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ME05 GEM

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME05 GEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,753 miles

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

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

very slight play in rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,515 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front pads uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,935 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 64,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 51,913 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,633 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,724 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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ME05 GEM is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ME05 GEM, 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 ME05 GEM registered?

ME05 GEM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is ME05 GEM safe to buy?

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