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R888 LCG

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 LCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,271 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,468 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,172 miles

Air freshner removed from drivers view

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm max (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2019 53,436 miles

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

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2018 48,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Fail 10 Nov 2018 48,951 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 45,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 40,015 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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R888 LCG 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 90.9%.

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 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 R888 LCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R888 LCG registered?

R888 LCG is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2013.

Is R888 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 LCG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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