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J31 CKH

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 CKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 104,651 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,980 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside registration lamp dull

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,980 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside registration lamp dull

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,822 miles

Front Upper Sun strip fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible orange light shown (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible orange light shown (4.1.4 (c))

Front Upper Sun strip fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange light shown (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange light shown (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 76,504 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,081 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 60,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2018 55,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 51,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,058 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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J31 CKH 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 J31 CKH, 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 J31 CKH registered?

J31 CKH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is J31 CKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 CKH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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