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OU63 HBA

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 HBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,420 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge near cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge near cords (5.2.3 (e))

sports air filter not secure as cable tied to a high pressure air con pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2025 53,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,832 miles

Nearside Front brake slight lagging in operation

Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,325 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 41,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 65/70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 18,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 14,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 10,869 miles

All tyres are perished between treads due to age

Fail 3 Aug 2017 10,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are perished between treads due to age

Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,046 miles

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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OU63 HBA is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU63 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU63 HBA registered?

OU63 HBA is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is OU63 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU63 HBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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