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LC13 TZS

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,526 mi
Last recorded84,526 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,526 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,506 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted *Caliper Retaining Clip Missing* (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,235 miles

Heavy oil marks around engine and splash/tray guard.

Nearside Front Fog lamp mounting broken/lose and could adversely affect others road users.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,717 miles

Heavy oil marks around engine and splash guard.

Nearside Front Fog lamp mounting broken/loose and could adversely affect others road users.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 73,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Heavy oil marks around engine and splash guard.

Nearside Front Fog lamp mounting broken/loose and could adversely affect others road users.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,709 miles

Heavy oil marks around engine and splash guard.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 70,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Heavy oil marks around engine and splash guard.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,770 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,297 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 TZS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZS, 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 LC13 TZS registered?

LC13 TZS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is LC13 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 TZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC13 TZS have outstanding finance?

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