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R100 LAU

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

224,220 mi
Last recorded224,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 LAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 224,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 214,814 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 214,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 199,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 194,970 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 193,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 133,408 miles

Nearside Front slight fraying on seatbelt

Fail 21 Jun 2018 133,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight fraying on seatbelt

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,641 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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R100 LAU is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R100 LAU, 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 R100 LAU registered?

R100 LAU is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is R100 LAU safe to buy?

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