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YF13 ZZY

2013 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 ZZY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,493 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2022 120,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 115,863 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,031 miles

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

nearside front strut top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside front tyre worn low at edges

offside front tyre sawtoothing heavily at inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside front strut top mount bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside front tyre worn low at edges

offside front tyre sawtoothing heavily at inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,119 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 56,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,327 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
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YF13 ZZY is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YF13 ZZY, 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.

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What year was YF13 ZZY registered?

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

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