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LY13 KRE

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 KRE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 116,412 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 116,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 100,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,116 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Worn near limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 84,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Headlamp brackets broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Worn near limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,562 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2023 73,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,984 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,984 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,379 miles

Engine covers undertrays fitted restricting view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,677 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside day driving lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,582 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear none runflat tyre fitted

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,418 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear none runflat tyre fitted

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,175 miles

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

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 KRE is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KRE, 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 LY13 KRE registered?

LY13 KRE is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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