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YF13 ZBR

2013 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,485 mi
Last recorded110,485 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 105,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 103,918 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 79,203 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 78kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 63,981 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 13 Oct 2017 47,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 27,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YF13 ZBR is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF13 ZBR, 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 YF13 ZBR registered?

YF13 ZBR is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is YF13 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 ZBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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