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RV13 WBF

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,504 mi
Last recorded53,504 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 WBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2025 53,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 49,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2024 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2023 45,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,047 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 35,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 15,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,321 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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RV13 WBF is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RV13 WBF, 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 RV13 WBF registered?

RV13 WBF is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is RV13 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 WBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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