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RJ13 VVP

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,862 mi
Last recorded122,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 VVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.0mm - Only 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 113,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower/Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.0mm - Only 1.4mm Legal Usable Tread Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 104,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,668 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,111 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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RJ13 VVP 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 83.3%.

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 RJ13 VVP, 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 RJ13 VVP registered?

RJ13 VVP is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is RJ13 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 VVP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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