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PN63 YKW

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN63 YKW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2025 93,023 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,785 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged & condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,785 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged & condensation inside

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,609 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 74,609 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,524 miles

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front grilles damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,702 miles

Front grills damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 52,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,717 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer low tread outer edge

Offside Front Outer tyre tread low,and nail inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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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PN63 YKW is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PN63 YKW, 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 PN63 YKW registered?

PN63 YKW is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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