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V21 AUS

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 AUS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 153,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 127,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low automatic adjuster reattached on rear (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 114,162 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 103,062 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 103,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Also 1mm on inside edge--225/45RF18 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3mm, MOT requirement 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm, MOT requirement 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 89,910 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 89,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,701 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V21 AUS is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V21 AUS, 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 V21 AUS registered?

V21 AUS is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2013.

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