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J100 WYS

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 WYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 128,504 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Slight Play @ Inner Joint Steering Arm

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Slight Play @ Inner Joint Steering Arm

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,065 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,065 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted to reflector style units (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front DRL bulb inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake requirements only just met.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,837 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 66,001 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,127 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,829 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,167 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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J100 WYS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J100 WYS, 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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J100 WYS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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