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FR13 YCY

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 YCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge badly worn, cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm, worn edges also. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Covered in dirt. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Covered in dirt (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 73,203 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 66,900 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 66,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,999 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnett catch parly siezed

service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2021 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnett catch parly siezed

service light on

tyre presure light on

Pass 21 Mar 2020 47,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 47,513 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

full body undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,357 miles

"Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay"

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2017 36,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,149 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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FR13 YCY is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FR13 YCY, 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 FR13 YCY registered?

FR13 YCY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is FR13 YCY safe to buy?

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