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SN57 HAN

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 HAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 107,516 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim, crack highlighted in yellow chalk. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,904 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,904 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. Fit correct specification plates. (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,629 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,122 miles

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

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

both nearside road wheels damaged

both nearside tyres sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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SN57 HAN is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SN57 HAN, 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 SN57 HAN registered?

SN57 HAN is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is SN57 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 HAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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