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OV13 SZT

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 SZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 128,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,879 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,862 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,595 miles

front brakes low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2021 75,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,312 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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OV13 SZT is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OV13 SZT, 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 OV13 SZT registered?

OV13 SZT is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is OV13 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 SZT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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