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H3 LEL

2013 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,773 mi
Last recorded131,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 LEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,773 miles

Front & rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 131,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front & rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 117,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,578 miles

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 19 May 2021 93,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,832 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,410 miles

Wiper blades - smearing.

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 40,388 miles

Cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre (No cords visible)

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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H3 LEL is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 LEL, 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 H3 LEL registered?

H3 LEL is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is H3 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 LEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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