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S55 DSS

2013 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 DSS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,777 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,347 miles

rear silencer butterfly vibrating i.e part missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,903 miles

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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S55 DSS is a 2013 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S55 DSS, 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 S55 DSS registered?

S55 DSS is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is S55 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 DSS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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