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MW13 LKA

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW13 LKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,157 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,003 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,189 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 56,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 49,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,862 miles

Engine tray fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,498 miles

Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald

Fail 23 Jun 2016 27,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre tread near bald

Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald

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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MW13 LKA is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW13 LKA, 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 MW13 LKA registered?

MW13 LKA is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is MW13 LKA safe to buy?

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