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V5 KLP

2013 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 KLP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 106,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inside edge 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 83,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 60,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,445 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 28,963 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 28,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,285 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroding (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroding (3.7.B.3)

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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V5 KLP is a 2013 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V5 KLP registered?

V5 KLP is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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