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SM13 YNY

2013 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 80,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,447 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,210 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre splitting (4.1.E.1)

Tyres splitting - offside front shoulders

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet vehicle test

Pass 23 Jul 2016 9,314 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

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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SM13 YNY is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM13 YNY, 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 SM13 YNY registered?

SM13 YNY is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is SM13 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 YNY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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