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SE13 HRX

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE13 HRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front struts dust covers slightly damaged and insecure

exhaust heatshield at fuel tank slightly insecure

nearside daytime running lamp inop

Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,354 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges felt on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shock dust cover / boot damaged or insecurely fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation but beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heat shield at fuel tank has multiple mounts defective, but still held securely

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,821 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))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 72,986 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 72,982 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,934 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 59,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,868 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 52,868 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Causing TPMS light to come on ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 20,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 20,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

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 HRX is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRX, 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 HRX registered?

SE13 HRX is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 August 2013.

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