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YE13 JLU

2013 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE13 JLU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 122,973 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction minor chips (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 76,808 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 73,535 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 73,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,964 miles

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,114 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,825 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,314 miles

engine and undertrays fitted

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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YE13 JLU is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE13 JLU, 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 YE13 JLU registered?

YE13 JLU is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is YE13 JLU safe to buy?

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