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M33 VAJ

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 115,901 miles

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover shields deteriorated

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover shield insecure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 103,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,237 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 87,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,667 miles

Could not fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under tray

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,982 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,648 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 Rear tire getting low

Pass 10 May 2018 45,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,710 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 2 Jul 2016 35,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

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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M33 VAJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M33 VAJ, 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

How do I check the history of M33 VAJ?

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What year was M33 VAJ registered?

M33 VAJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is M33 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 VAJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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