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LB13 CXJ

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,836 mi
Last recorded120,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,836 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH'S HAVE PLAY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose REAR BUMPER DAMAGED/SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 120,792 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BANANA ARM BUSH'S EXCESSIVE PLAY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (DUST COVERS SPLIT) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light INCORRECT COLOUR (SHOWING WHITE TO REAR) (4.5.4 (a))

Front FRONT FOG LAMPS INOPERATIVE (BOTH SIDES)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH'S HAVE PLAY (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose REAR BUMPER DAMAGED/SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has only just met legal limit

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,305 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LB13 CXJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB13 CXJ, 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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LB13 CXJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2013.

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