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YG63 LYA

2013 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12362,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 LYA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing to bald on inner and outer tread/shoulder areas (2154018) recommend to replace

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 25 Sep 2025 81,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas and outer sidewall is scrubbed (2453518) recommend to replace

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover is insecure

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing to bald on inner and outer tread/shoulder areas (2154018) recommend to replace

brake warning lamp indicator is illuminated indicating a fault

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,765 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 65,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 59,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,582 miles

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

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 25 Oct 2021 54,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,781 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,721 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 47,721 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,793 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,237 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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YG63 LYA is a 2013 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG63 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG63 LYA registered?

YG63 LYA is a 2013 BMW 123, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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