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CR05 FAT

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,892 mi
Last recorded110,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 FAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 110,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 R18 Tread - 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front grille missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 R18 Tread - 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on outside edge 215/40 ZR18 Tread - 3.3mm

Fail 24 Jun 2026 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 R18 Tread - 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front grille missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 R18 Tread - 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on outside edge 215/40 ZR18 Tread - 3.3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 103,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose at least two (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,149 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,217 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,092 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,635 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

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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CR05 FAT is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CR05 FAT, 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 CR05 FAT registered?

CR05 FAT is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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