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J55 AAX

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 AAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,055 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,055 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 5 Jul 2022 56,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,905 miles

no print out due to diesel low emission

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,384 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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J55 AAX 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 90.9%.

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 J55 AAX, 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 J55 AAX registered?

J55 AAX is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is J55 AAX safe to buy?

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