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L13 CPE

2010 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,424 mi
Last recorded72,424 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 12074,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 72,424 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 46,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 37,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,052 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 35,052 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,649 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,649 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold inner edge - 245/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 27,643 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 15,732 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 11,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 11,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L13 CPE is a 2010 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 74,673 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 L13 CPE, 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 16 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L13 CPE registered?

L13 CPE is a 2010 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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