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LG13 YUY

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,023 mi
Last recorded115,023 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 YUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,023 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 115,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both, low pad warning indicator on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,399 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror loose/damaged/taped up

Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror loose/damaged/taped up

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,875 miles

Nearside water in headlight

Fail 8 Dec 2023 100,875 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside water in headlight

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,210 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 54,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated for low pads

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light illuminated for low pads

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,691 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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LG13 YUY is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG13 YUY, 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 LG13 YUY registered?

LG13 YUY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is LG13 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 YUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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