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RE63 VWX

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE63 VWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 99,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2026 99,753 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2025 94,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 92,445 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225-40-18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 74,102 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 74,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 63,001 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 63,001 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative On dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 May 2020 53,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2020 53,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 46,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 26,918 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,631 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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RE63 VWX is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE63 VWX, 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 RE63 VWX registered?

RE63 VWX is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is RE63 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE63 VWX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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