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SP63 YWZ

2013 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,308 mi
Last recorded111,308 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 YWZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 111,308 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 111,203 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel parking brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,031 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 83,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,477 miles

Oil leak from diff area ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,433 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wear on inner and outer edges

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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SP63 YWZ is a 2013 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP63 YWZ registered?

SP63 YWZ is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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