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DC05 BUD

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,825 mi
Last recorded102,825 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BUD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,979 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,484 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,618 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 81,618 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,339 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backplate loose

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,269 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 59,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,703 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 41,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

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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DC05 BUD is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC05 BUD, 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 DC05 BUD registered?

DC05 BUD is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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