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J21 KWB

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,337 mi
Last recorded113,337 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 KWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 113,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,499 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to cords as tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,117 miles

Offside Front Jacking pad missing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 56,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,628 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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J21 KWB is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J21 KWB, 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 J21 KWB registered?

J21 KWB is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is J21 KWB safe to buy?

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