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SB13 VFK

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 VFK
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,762 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 26,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,978 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 20,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SB13 VFK is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue 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 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 SB13 VFK, 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 SB13 VFK registered?

SB13 VFK is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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