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LC13 HHY

2013 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 12362,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 HHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded under paint (hose-to-hose pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 129,434 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded under paint (hose-to-hose pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded under paint (hose-to-hose pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 121,118 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside reverse light output is poor

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 121,118 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury aerial mast (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also very worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

engine oil level is on minimum

nearside reverse light output is poor

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,982 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,288 miles

stone chip on A zone of screen.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

stone chip on A zone of screen.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,891 miles

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

Undertray's fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,845 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,845 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres damaged /split on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,244 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 47,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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LC13 HHY is a 2013 BMW 123 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 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC13 HHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC13 HHY registered?

LC13 HHY is a 2013 BMW 123, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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