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856 CYC

2013 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,818 mi
Last recorded38,818 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration856 CYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,818 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,621 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,966 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 14,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 13,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 13,323 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,979 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 12,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,402 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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856 CYC is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 856 CYC, 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 856 CYC registered?

856 CYC is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is 856 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 856 CYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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