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979 NJH

2013 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 NJH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 43,043 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and starting to crack

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,618 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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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979 NJH is a 2013 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 979 NJH, 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 979 NJH registered?

979 NJH is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2013.

Is 979 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 979 NJH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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