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SW63 CUK

2013 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 CUK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,588 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 123,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 110,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,931 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,179 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 75,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,011 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,134 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 46,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning on dash. Pads are new. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Brake pad sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 32,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,494 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 22,493 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,303 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

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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SW63 CUK is a 2013 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW63 CUK registered?

SW63 CUK is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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