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SJ63 TXV

2013 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,603 mi
Last recorded177,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 TXV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 177,603 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 177,569 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted RETAINER CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted RETAINER CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside front brake pads heat damage

Nearside front wheel bearing not test due to service brake excessively binding

Pass 29 Jun 2024 161,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 150,810 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 143,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 138,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 138,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,547 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,884 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,239 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,229 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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SJ63 TXV is a 2013 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ63 TXV registered?

SJ63 TXV is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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