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AJ13 CLN

2013 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,823 mi
Last recorded103,823 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 CLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 103,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 98,876 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,926 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 81,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener in drivers view

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

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

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

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

hand brake has long travel

no emissions detected

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,830 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

zero emissions.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,348 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 CLN is a 2013 BMW 120 in Blue 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 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

AJ13 CLN is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is AJ13 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 CLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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