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RV63 ELO

2013 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,041 mi
Last recorded58,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 ELO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,188 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 42,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 34,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on inner edge and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 225/40 YR18 & 245/35 YR18 BridgeStone RSC

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,210 miles

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

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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RV63 ELO is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV63 ELO, 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 RV63 ELO registered?

RV63 ELO is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is RV63 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV63 ELO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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