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GV13 DFJ

2013 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 93,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,199 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,845 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,531 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 205/50/17 93v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 205/50/17 93v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,901 miles

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

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

Washers very weak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,901 miles

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

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

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

Washers very weak

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,037 miles

n/s/f tyre tread "stepped" on inner edge. 205/50/17 89v

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,595 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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GV13 DFJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV13 DFJ, 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 GV13 DFJ registered?

GV13 DFJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2013.

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