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YA13 VKB

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,406 mi
Last recorded146,406 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 VKB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,567 miles

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

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

brake light on dashboard

Pass 11 Nov 2023 112,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,707 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 68,706 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,407 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 66,403 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,950 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))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YA13 VKB is a 2013 BMW 125 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA13 VKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA13 VKB registered?

YA13 VKB is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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