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FM13 BWA

2013 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 BWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 139,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,282 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,482 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,279 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play behind wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray's fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,629 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,628 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

wipers slightly smearing screen

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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FM13 BWA is a 2013 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM13 BWA, 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 FM13 BWA registered?

FM13 BWA is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is FM13 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 BWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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