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DE13 BOW

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 92,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 86,345 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE13 BOW is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE13 BOW, 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 DE13 BOW registered?

DE13 BOW is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is DE13 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 BOW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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