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DE63 DAL

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 DAL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,024 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,604 miles

225/40 18 F. 245/35 18 R.

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

225/40 18 F. 245/35 18 R.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,817 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 27 Oct 2020 66,817 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,473 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,965 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE63 DAL is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE63 DAL, 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 DE63 DAL registered?

DE63 DAL is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is DE63 DAL safe to buy?

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