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F19 CBS

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,612 mi
Last recorded119,612 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 CBS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress into both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f drl inoperative

Fail 28 Jan 2026 119,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress into both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front o/s/f drl inoperative

Pass 31 Jan 2025 113,616 miles

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 28 Jan 2025 113,611 miles

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

Offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,468 miles

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

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

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 Dec 2022 93,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,254 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,064 miles

under side covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Sep 2019 44,062 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

under side covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,670 miles

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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F19 CBS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F19 CBS, 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 F19 CBS registered?

F19 CBS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is F19 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F19 CBS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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