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SV63 XAF

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 XAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 106,826 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,426 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 67,809 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XAF is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV63 XAF, 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 SV63 XAF registered?

SV63 XAF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is SV63 XAF safe to buy?

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