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AJ13 BYB

2013 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 BYB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 44,523 miles

Front brake reaction bushes worn

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

Offside Front Inner slight wear evident steering rack

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 44,523 miles

Front brake reaction bushes worn

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

Offside Front Inner slight wear evident steering rack

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

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 36,609 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 26,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 18,150 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 18,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,072 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 16,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 14,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,178 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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AJ13 BYB is a 2013 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ13 BYB, 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 AJ13 BYB registered?

AJ13 BYB is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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