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GY13 GVC

2013 BMW 120

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 GVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,561 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 97,561 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,389 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,680 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 73,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Pulls heavily to the left! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 57,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 42,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,062 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 31 May 2017 35,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,171 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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GY13 GVC is a 2013 BMW 120 in Bronze 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 GY13 GVC, 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 GY13 GVC registered?

GY13 GVC is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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