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F13 TRC

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 TRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside in rack has play

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,460 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 99,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 81,384 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,372 miles

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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 70,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,078 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front 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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F13 TRC is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F13 TRC, 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 F13 TRC registered?

F13 TRC is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is F13 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 TRC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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