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BT62 BVF

2013 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,302 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 111,879 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 111,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,083 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 90,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,955 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2021 79,955 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,360 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 59,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,921 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,841 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,714 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 28,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BT62 BVF is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT62 BVF, 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 BT62 BVF registered?

BT62 BVF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BT62 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 BVF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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