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SW63 RVA

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 111,820 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 107,889 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 107,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and nail n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 102,801 miles

off side front brake back plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,554 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,769 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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 RVA 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 91.7%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

SW63 RVA is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is SW63 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW63 RVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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