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DE13 LBF

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 LBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,722 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,854 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,431 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 117,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 113,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 109,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 109,057 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning showing low pressure in o.s.f tyre.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 98,107 miles

Offside hand brake low effort

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,591 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,566 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,582 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 25 Jun 2016 63,215 miles

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

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 LBF is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE13 LBF, 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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DE13 LBF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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