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M555 LLV

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 LLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,769 miles

ENGINE OIL A BIT LOW

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY PERISHED IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,904 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 144,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 139,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 138,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside components covered with oil but under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 136,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 128,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,773 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,811 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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M555 LLV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M555 LLV, 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 M555 LLV registered?

M555 LLV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is M555 LLV safe to buy?

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