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678 RH

2013 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

219,315 mi
Last recorded219,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 RH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 219,315 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 219,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 216,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Fail 2 Jan 2025 216,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 17 Jan 2024 210,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 207,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 200,994 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 194,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 187,834 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 182,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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678 RH is a 2013 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 678 RH, 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 678 RH registered?

678 RH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 678 RH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 678 RH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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