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J28 NMB

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 NMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 139,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror ()

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

Fail 3 May 2025 139,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 129,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,424 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 109,424 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 82,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,135 miles

coolant level low

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 50,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 43,064 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J28 NMB is a 2013 BMW 120 in White 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 J28 NMB, 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 J28 NMB registered?

J28 NMB is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is J28 NMB safe to buy?

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