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YK13 BZM

2013 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 BZM
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 141,071 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 141,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,222 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,263 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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YK13 BZM is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK13 BZM, 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 YK13 BZM registered?

YK13 BZM is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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