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LY13 AXG

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 AXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 180,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 177,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 177,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 164,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 152,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,702 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 129,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,401 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 69,570 miles

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 10 May 2018 46,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 23,117 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,193 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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LY13 AXG is a 2013 BMW 120 in White 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 LY13 AXG, 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 LY13 AXG registered?

LY13 AXG is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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