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SE13 HFV

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE13 HFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 142,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 142,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 140,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 117,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,595 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 92,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,029 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front washer jet only just hitting screen

rear parking brake imbalance

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 54,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SE13 HFV is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE13 HFV, 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 SE13 HFV registered?

SE13 HFV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is SE13 HFV safe to buy?

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