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PY13 PXH

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,289 mi
Last recorded68,289 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY13 PXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2025 68,287 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2023 64,503 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 64,503 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,517 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 31,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY13 PXH is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black 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 PY13 PXH, 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 PY13 PXH registered?

PY13 PXH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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The MOT history for PY13 PXH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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