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R55 KML

2013 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,349 mi
Last recorded64,349 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 KML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,813 miles

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 48,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,889 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 17,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge advise replace

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2018 16,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge advise replace

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Offside Front Removed one carpet mat from foot well as fouling on peddles hampering operation. placed in passenger foot well

Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8,339 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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R55 KML is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver 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 R55 KML, 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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R55 KML is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2013.

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