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SH63 UOS

2013 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,598 mi
Last recorded88,598 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 UOS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,598 miles

Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts completely covered thus not allowing inspection rear seat

Fail 17 Mar 2026 88,598 miles

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

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

Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts completely covered thus not allowing inspection rear seat

Pass 6 Feb 2025 77,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 77,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,705 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 58,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 46,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 46,868 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 42,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,213 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,865 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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SH63 UOS is a 2013 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH63 UOS registered?

SH63 UOS is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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