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NG13 YLM

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,641 mi
Last recorded70,641 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 YLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Fail 30 Mar 2026 70,638 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi and abs wiring bracket missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 tears to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake efficiency just met requirements system requires adjustment or repair

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 22 May 2025 59,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,013 miles

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

Nearside headlamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,998 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 47,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,221 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,778 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,469 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,725 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 23,898 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

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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NG13 YLM is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG13 YLM, 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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NG13 YLM is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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