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BS13 MPS

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS13 MPS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 132,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loos

Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,341 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 116,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,158 miles

Emissions too clean.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,173 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 89,938 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 62,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,857 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,857 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,535 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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BS13 MPS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BS13 MPS, 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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BS13 MPS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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