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SO13 DKD

2013 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 DKD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,311 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 89,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 82,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on drop linkage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on drop linkage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,717 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S , O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 69,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,177 miles

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,467 miles

Windscreen washer poor

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,294 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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SO13 DKD is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 SO13 DKD, 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.

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SO13 DKD is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 29 August 2013.

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