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LK13 JLV

2013 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,798 mi
Last recorded49,798 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 JLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 47,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 43,771 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip to Centre of Windscreen, No Effect to Drivers View. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 37,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front pads 3mm to lip of disc due to worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,942 miles

Front chip in screen

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,509 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in treads

Offside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in treads

Fail 14 Jun 2017 23,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn on edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edge very close to cord advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge & cracking in treads

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,415 miles

Front tyres cracking in treads

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking / cut in tread / wearing on edge

chip in screen

wipers smearing

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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LK13 JLV is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LK13 JLV, 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 LK13 JLV registered?

LK13 JLV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is LK13 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 JLV 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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