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KN13 LAM

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,957 mi
Last recorded114,957 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 LAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,957 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damaged

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 114,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp slight damaged

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,379 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possible Pipes Blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 108,068 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 108,066 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,438 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,721 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,315 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,213 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,062 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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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KN13 LAM is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN13 LAM, 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 KN13 LAM registered?

KN13 LAM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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