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AL52 DUN

2013 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,422 mi
Last recorded133,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL52 DUN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 133,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

under trays and plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 110,384 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer removed , straight through pipe fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,238 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 102,237 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,658 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 98,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,775 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge to 0 mm

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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AL52 DUN is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AL52 DUN, 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 AL52 DUN registered?

AL52 DUN is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2013.

Is AL52 DUN safe to buy?

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