CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF13 ZKB

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 ZKB
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,473 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 90,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,879 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 65,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,152 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,857 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 54,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,004 miles

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

rear wiper is deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 48,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 42,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,623 miles

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
Full BMW 125 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF13 ZKB is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZKB, 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

How do I check the history of YF13 ZKB?

You can check the full history of YF13 ZKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF13 ZKB registered?

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

Is YF13 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF13 ZKB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF13 ZKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF13 ZKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.