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MJ13 NLU

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,608 mi
Last recorded126,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 NLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with HEAVY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and HEAVY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with HEAVY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing with slight edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,765 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,486 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 115,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,980 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres 3mm with inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,945 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm with outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,562 miles

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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MJ13 NLU is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ13 NLU, 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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MJ13 NLU is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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