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THZ 8202

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 8202
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 117,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,796 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,890 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,348 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,672 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nsr tyre worn to 2mm close to limit , limit1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,700 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,700 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,781 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 34,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,070 miles

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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THZ 8202 is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THZ 8202, 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 THZ 8202 registered?

THZ 8202 is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is THZ 8202 safe to buy?

The MOT history for THZ 8202 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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