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J14 LSH

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,339 mi
Last recorded81,339 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 LSH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,241 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 88y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear belt trapped by child seat - unable to test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 39,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bulge on outer sidewall 225/40/18 88y rf (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear belt trapped by child seat - unable to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,917 miles

puncture n/s/r

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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J14 LSH is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J14 LSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 LSH registered?

J14 LSH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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