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DAZ 9297

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 9297
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 163,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 140,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,044 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 70,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 59,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,327 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,804 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid tread (4.1.E.1)

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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DAZ 9297 is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DAZ 9297, 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 DAZ 9297 registered?

DAZ 9297 is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is DAZ 9297 safe to buy?

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