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A21 EJC

2013 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EJC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,374 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 142,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 71,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 141,338 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,072 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 140,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 129,128 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 51,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,734 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,418 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 39,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 27,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,386 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 52,386 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,093 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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A21 EJC is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 EJC, 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 A21 EJC registered?

A21 EJC is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is A21 EJC safe to buy?

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