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S300 NJJ

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 NJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 148,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 135,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 103,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 2453518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 73,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 59,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 25,564 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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S300 NJJ is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S300 NJJ, 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 S300 NJJ registered?

S300 NJJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2013.

Is S300 NJJ safe to buy?

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