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D17 ELD

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 ELD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,932 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 94,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,427 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,627 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged osf (4.1.D.1e)

small cuts nsr tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2016 18,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged osf (4.1.D.1e)

small cuts nsr tyre

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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D17 ELD is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D17 ELD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D17 ELD registered?

D17 ELD is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is D17 ELD safe to buy?

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