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SM13 YOP

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YOP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,225 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 110,945 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 110,898 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to insecure brake hose and missing wheel bolts. (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Hose is completely insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing Two bolts broken / missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Edges insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 86,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 86,733 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 52,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 46,822 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YOP is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM13 YOP, 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 SM13 YOP registered?

SM13 YOP is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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