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OE13 DFK

2013 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,304 mi
Last recorded95,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE13 DFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,625 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 89,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,867 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 76,503 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 73,373 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,214 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,244 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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OE13 DFK is a 2013 BMW 120 in Orange 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 OE13 DFK, 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 OE13 DFK registered?

OE13 DFK is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is OE13 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE13 DFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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