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JE52 SEC

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,783 mi
Last recorded87,783 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE52 SEC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 57,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,804 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,112 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,663 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 14 Feb 2018 27,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 20,849 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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JE52 SEC is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey 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 JE52 SEC, 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 JE52 SEC registered?

JE52 SEC is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is JE52 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE52 SEC 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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