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YP63 VKJ

2013 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,291 mi
Last recorded179,291 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP63 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 179,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sideskirts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 173,590 miles

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

Nearside day time running lamp inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 173,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside day time running lamp inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 156,301 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 149,478 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 130,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,366 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,534 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 46,533 miles

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

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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YP63 VKJ is a 2013 BMW 420 in Grey 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 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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What year was YP63 VKJ registered?

YP63 VKJ is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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