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N30 TUD

2013 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 TUD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,128 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,128 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 109,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,820 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 98,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,728 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam, etc. ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 51,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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N30 TUD is a 2013 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N30 TUD, 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 N30 TUD registered?

N30 TUD is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is N30 TUD safe to buy?

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