2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · EM53 SJM
2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 105,144 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EM53 SJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 105,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM53 SJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 120 (EM53 SJM) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EM53 SJM Mileage History
- 06/12/202183,216 mi
- 02/11/202291,638 mi+8,422 mi
- 20/10/202398,892 mi+7,254 mi
- 30/10/2024101,690 mi+2,798 mi
- 23/10/2025105,144 mi+3,454 mi
Average of roughly 5,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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