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SH13 FDE

2013 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,135 mi
Last recorded68,135 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 FDE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,941 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,797 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 54,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 48,485 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 28,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,336 miles

engine bay and underside covers fitted no allowing full inspection

offside front and rear brake pipe covering bulging

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2019 18,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine bay and underside covers fitted no allowing full inspection

offside front and rear brake pipe covering bulging

steering wheel cover fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2018 9,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 6,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 6,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,988 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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SH13 FDE is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH13 FDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH13 FDE registered?

SH13 FDE is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SH13 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 FDE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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