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K40 EAF

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,023 mi
Last recorded85,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 EAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 72,372 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 68,880 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,942 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,939 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,090 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pressure found low

Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,090 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/r tyre pressure found low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,848 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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K40 EAF is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K40 EAF, 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 K40 EAF registered?

K40 EAF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is K40 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 EAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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