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K500 VER

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 VER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,019 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,961 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,009 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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K500 VER is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K500 VER, 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

How do I check the history of K500 VER?

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What year was K500 VER registered?

K500 VER is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is K500 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 VER shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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