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SO13 DJJ

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 DJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 79,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 76,559 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pad warning light but front brake pads ok

Fail 24 Jul 2025 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pad warning light but front brake pads ok

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

slight damage on n/s rear inner edge of wheel rim

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,828 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn and grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly worn and grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 19,150 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 19,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SO13 DJJ 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 SO13 DJJ, 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 SO13 DJJ registered?

SO13 DJJ is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is SO13 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 DJJ 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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