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OU03 JAN

2013 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,215 mi
Last recorded22,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 22,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 21,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,518 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 19,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 16,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 13,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 12,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,912 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 9,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

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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OU03 JAN 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 90.9%.

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 OU03 JAN, 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 OU03 JAN registered?

OU03 JAN is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is OU03 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 JAN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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