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SA63 TVJ

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,075 mi
Last recorded143,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 143,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,421 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2024 125,413 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,043 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,535 miles

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2021 115,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely bad brake judder (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dead spot back of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front height sensor detached

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire tied up, unplugged

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,304 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 103,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,977 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 46,963 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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SA63 TVJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA63 TVJ, 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 SA63 TVJ registered?

SA63 TVJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is SA63 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA63 TVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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