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N2 FJF

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,367 mi
Last recorded71,367 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 FJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 71,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 67,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 63,034 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,435 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 53,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,629 miles

Both front shocker shrouds insecure

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread

Slight chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,400 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 29,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,305 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 27,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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N2 FJF 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 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 N2 FJF, 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 N2 FJF registered?

N2 FJF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is N2 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 FJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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