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L24 FAW

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 FAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 81,376 miles

Nearside Front daytime lamp inop

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,848 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 6 Aug 2022 69,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre as 5mm - 0mm on inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm-0mm tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake noisy in operation requires looking into

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,420 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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L24 FAW is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L24 FAW, 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 L24 FAW registered?

L24 FAW is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is L24 FAW safe to buy?

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