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SV63 EFJ

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,680 mi
Last recorded87,680 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner /outer edges 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split on ends 18" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split in centre 22" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner /outer edges 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 19,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 18,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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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SV63 EFJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV63 EFJ, 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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SV63 EFJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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