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AK13 XRV

2013 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,559 mi
Last recorded167,559 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 167,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 167,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,121 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear bake pipe snot checked

Pass 2 Dec 2023 159,910 miles

Both exhaust flexi missing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,315 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,262 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 150,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cuts in o/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cuts in o/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cuts in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2017 75,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,888 miles

All brake pads worn very close to the limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 52,888 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake pads worn very close to the limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AK13 XRV is a 2013 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK13 XRV, 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 AK13 XRV registered?

AK13 XRV is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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