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R888 TRS

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,407 mi
Last recorded194,407 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 194,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 183,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 171,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 161,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 153,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

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 TRS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue 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 R888 TRS, 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 TRS registered?

R888 TRS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is R888 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 TRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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