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L3 PYW

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,788 mi
Last recorded126,788 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 118,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 110,459 miles

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

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 15 Apr 2023 102,416 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,186 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector chuffing

Fail 17 Aug 2022 99,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall ripped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

injector chuffing

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,098 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight play on offside front steering arm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle identification plate slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear discs appear worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight play on offside front steering arm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle identification plate slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,212 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,707 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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L3 PYW 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 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 L3 PYW, 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 L3 PYW registered?

L3 PYW is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is L3 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 PYW 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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