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SH63 VBN

2013 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 VBN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack thrust piece (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack thrust piece (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 85,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,988 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,817 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 50,155 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 42,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,765 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 21,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 12,295 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 11,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VBN is a 2013 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH63 VBN registered?

SH63 VBN is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is SH63 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 VBN 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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