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J2 OYT

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 OYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 89,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,758 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output residue from euro beam blocker (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 48,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,535 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 29,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in tread to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 18,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,684 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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J2 OYT is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 J2 OYT, 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 J2 OYT registered?

J2 OYT is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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