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SP63 WLZ

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 130,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 122,224 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has small hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 23 Nov 2021 105,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has small hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 93,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 62,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,371 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,613 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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SP63 WLZ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP63 WLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP63 WLZ registered?

SP63 WLZ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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