2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YN63 USM
2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 142,097 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YN63 USM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 142,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN63 USM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 120 (YN63 USM) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YN63 USM Mileage History
- 13/04/2024120,850 mi
- 30/04/2025130,718 mi+9,868 mi
- 30/04/2025130,718 mi
- 22/05/2026142,095 mi+11,377 mi
- 27/05/2026142,097 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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