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NL63 EKW

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 EKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 83,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 76,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 72,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 72,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,706 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light is dull (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are cracked due to age and inner edges are nearly smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring component's

Fail 25 Jun 2021 65,705 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light is dull (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear are cracked due to age and inner edges are nearly smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring component's

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,544 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,550 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 53,545 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front screen dirty

Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,325 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear to outer edge

o/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall cant see any ply or cords

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,788 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,432 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 24,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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NL63 EKW is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL63 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL63 EKW registered?

NL63 EKW is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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