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S50 SHV

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 SHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,253 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front to rear/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,000 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,860 miles

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

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,211 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

smaller wheels on rear 17 inch

Pass 13 May 2019 22,659 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2018 19,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 16,343 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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S50 SHV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S50 SHV, 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 S50 SHV registered?

S50 SHV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is S50 SHV safe to buy?

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