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RS13 JAT

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,391 mi
Last recorded116,391 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS13 JAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 116,391 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 116,391 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2025 100,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 82,537 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 82,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 55,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS Treads Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 55,269 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS Treads Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,949 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 37,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 36,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 28,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,480 miles

engine covers & under-trays fit obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Nov 2016 9,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,241 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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RS13 JAT is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RS13 JAT, 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 RS13 JAT registered?

RS13 JAT is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is RS13 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS13 JAT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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