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LF13 YNS

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YNS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 77,304 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,331 miles

Front Both front shocker bump stops, broken up.

Rear Rear prop shaft coupling, split.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,510 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 60,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,369 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,619 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust clamp cracked but system still secure t time of testing

Pass 16 May 2018 32,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,977 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished within the tread

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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LF13 YNS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LF13 YNS, 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 LF13 YNS registered?

LF13 YNS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LF13 YNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 YNS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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