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GL13 XNM

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,136 mi
Last recorded48,136 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 XNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 48,136 miles

All coil springs are a little rusty

Pass 22 May 2025 45,385 miles

Both front & O/S/R Coil springs are rusty

N/S/F & O/S/R inner wheel rims are slightly distorted

Fail 22 May 2025 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front & O/S/R Coil springs are rusty

N/S/F & O/S/R inner wheel rims are slightly distorted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are void of tread on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 38,763 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edge

Front coil springs are a little rusty

Pass 22 May 2023 30,610 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 30,610 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 21,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,219 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 21,193 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 19,843 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 17,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,136 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 5,895 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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GL13 XNM is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey 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 GL13 XNM, 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 GL13 XNM registered?

GL13 XNM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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