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N40 BMR

2013 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,971 mi
Last recorded26,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 BMR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 26,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,825 miles

all four tyres as slight cracking.

Pass 15 Jan 2024 24,890 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,117 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,243 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,681 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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N40 BMR is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N40 BMR, 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 N40 BMR registered?

N40 BMR is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is N40 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 BMR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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