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A13 RUR

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,253 mi
Last recorded134,253 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 134,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 65,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 124,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 63,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 61,282 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,412 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,865 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel nearside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,864 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel nearside rear shock absorber (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,408 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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A13 RUR is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 RUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 RUR registered?

A13 RUR is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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