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L3 MHP

2013 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MHP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,844 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 122,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim just meets Mot criteria

Fail 10 Apr 2024 122,669 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim just meets Mot criteria

Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,531 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 90,531 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,647 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,725 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,354 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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L3 MHP is a 2013 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L3 MHP, 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 L3 MHP registered?

L3 MHP is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is L3 MHP safe to buy?

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