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M27 KBR

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,290 mi
Last recorded117,290 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 KBR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 117,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 106,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 106,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,702 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 99,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,493 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 99,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt metal casing around cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2021 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Feb 2020 84,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,972 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% (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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M27 KBR 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 55.6%.

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 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 M27 KBR, 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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M27 KBR is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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