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S30 NSN

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,640 mi
Last recorded150,640 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 NSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 150,640 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 135,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 128,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,803 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,134 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing locking bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing locking bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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S30 NSN is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red 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 S30 NSN, 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 S30 NSN registered?

S30 NSN is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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