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OU63 XEM

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 XEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,230 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside handbrake lagging in operation

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 43,140 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,473 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 24,997 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,742 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 11,379 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 11,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in a tire sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 8,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,250 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 XEM is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

OU63 XEM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is OU63 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU63 XEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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