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LC13 FAU

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 FAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 112,989 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple along inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple along inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low,worn on edges and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 105,566 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 101,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2024 101,074 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,328 miles

both rear discs and pads worn slightly nearside rear tyre slightly cracks tread area

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 74,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,654 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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LC13 FAU is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black 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 LC13 FAU, 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 LC13 FAU registered?

LC13 FAU is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is LC13 FAU safe to buy?

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