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SW63 BUV

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,486 mi
Last recorded138,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 BUV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,919 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 120,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,568 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,603 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 41,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SW63 BUV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue 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 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 SW63 BUV, 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 SW63 BUV registered?

SW63 BUV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2013.

Is SW63 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 BUV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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