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2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 BMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,483 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,423 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 91,781 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,857 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 89,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,541 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,963 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 20,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SF13 BMW is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF13 BMW, 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 SF13 BMW registered?

SF13 BMW is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is SF13 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 BMW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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