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PL13 FWV

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 FWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,558 miles

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 27 Feb 2024 80,670 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,650 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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PL13 FWV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PL13 FWV, 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 PL13 FWV registered?

PL13 FWV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is PL13 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL13 FWV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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