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OV13 YRL

2013 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,497 mi
Last recorded163,497 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 YRL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 163,497 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 144,980 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 144,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2019 129,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2019 126,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,081 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,225 miles

front tyres starting to wear uneven on edges

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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OV13 YRL is a 2013 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV13 YRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV13 YRL registered?

OV13 YRL is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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