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VM12 KES

2013 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM12 KES
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 164,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 158,119 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 149,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,622 miles

Rear foam rebound dampener worn nsr and osr

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 118,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,430 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre has no tred on inner and outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has no tred on inner and outer edge

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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VM12 KES is a 2013 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VM12 KES?

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What year was VM12 KES registered?

VM12 KES is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is VM12 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for VM12 KES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VM12 KES have outstanding finance?

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