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P50 DLP

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,620 mi
Last recorded92,620 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 DLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 92,616 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 89,376 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 86,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,028 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,183 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,589 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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P50 DLP is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P50 DLP, 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 P50 DLP registered?

P50 DLP is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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