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EB03 TAY

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

179,814 mi
Last recorded179,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB03 TAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 179,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 164,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 155,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 14 Nov 2022 96,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,247 miles

under body and suspension parts corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 66,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,303 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,598 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,123 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 62,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is age cracking

Offside Rear tyre is age cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,159 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,127 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,653 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 20,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EB03 TAY is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 EB03 TAY, 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 EB03 TAY registered?

EB03 TAY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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