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G18 AVT

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,841 mi
Last recorded137,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 AVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,418 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2024 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damage

Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,625 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, 245/35 ZR18 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 29 Jul 2023 114,625 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, 245/35 ZR18 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,046 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 105,046 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2022 97,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,364 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,088 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,031 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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G18 AVT is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G18 AVT, 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 G18 AVT registered?

G18 AVT is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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