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BL13 SCZ

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 SCZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 61,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

crankshaft harmonic pulley worn

Pass 28 Oct 2024 59,455 miles

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

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

crankshaft harmonic pulley worn

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged small cut on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 39,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 34,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,340 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,366 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 7 Jun 2016 11,362 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

engine oil on min

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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BL13 SCZ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL13 SCZ, 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 BL13 SCZ registered?

BL13 SCZ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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