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1408 BB

2013 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,887 mi
Last recorded29,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1408 BB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,887 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 27,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,018 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 26,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer ede , has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ,both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,226 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 21,785 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear(3mm) ,has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,114 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,606 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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1408 BB is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 1408 BB, 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 1408 BB registered?

1408 BB is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is 1408 BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1408 BB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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