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S17 BKY

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 BKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack end

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 81,368 miles

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

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

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,084 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2022 69,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,190 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads APPEAR low discs look lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,541 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,879 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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S17 BKY 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 100%.

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 S17 BKY, 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.

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What year was S17 BKY registered?

S17 BKY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is S17 BKY safe to buy?

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