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H5 GNY

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,402 mi
Last recorded140,402 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 GNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 135,173 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 127,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 118,750 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 108,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 101,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 96,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 87,088 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2018 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 66,783 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,786 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H5 GNY is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue 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 H5 GNY, 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 H5 GNY registered?

H5 GNY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is H5 GNY safe to buy?

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