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R1 RYU

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 RYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 65,876 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 65,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 49,905 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,729 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 24,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edges and slight cracking in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,592 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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R1 RYU 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 69.2%.

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 R1 RYU, 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 R1 RYU registered?

R1 RYU is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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