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YF63 YLU

2013 BMW 420

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,619 mi
Last recorded102,619 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 YLU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minimal reserve travel at parking rake lever.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minimal reserve travel at parking rake lever.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 90,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,613 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,596 miles

Rear Brake pads low wear

Pass 29 Nov 2019 55,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,150 miles

O/s.lower fog/driving lamp has slight damage.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 48,150 miles

O/s.lower fog/driving lamp has slight damage.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 37,093 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 37,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 26,591 miles

Rear Inner both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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YF63 YLU is a 2013 BMW 420 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF63 YLU is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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