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AK63 FJO

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,868 mi
Last recorded194,868 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 FJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 194,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 194,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 182,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 171,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 156,261 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 156,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn, close to cords, no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn, close to cords, no cords showing

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 145,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 136,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 118,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 93,457 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 93,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,002 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,138 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2 nails in tyre tread

Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre 2 nails in tyre tread

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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AK63 FJO is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AK63 FJO, 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 AK63 FJO registered?

AK63 FJO is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AK63 FJO safe to buy?

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