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SN13 DFE

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 DFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 182,378 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 176,953 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 170,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 159,753 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 159,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 147,031 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 133,902 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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SN13 DFE is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN13 DFE, 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 SN13 DFE registered?

SN13 DFE is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is SN13 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 DFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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