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SF63 EWJ

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 109,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 105,556 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 105,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached upper detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on outer edges and offside cut on outer sidewall 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 98,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,204 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,821 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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SF63 EWJ is a 2013 BMW 120 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 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 SF63 EWJ, 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 SF63 EWJ registered?

SF63 EWJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is SF63 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 EWJ 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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