2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · M23 RBY
2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/07/2013. Recorded mileage 134,993 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,993 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1995cc
M23 RBY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 134,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M23 RBY Mileage History
- 17/06/201616,403 mi
- 17/06/201616,403 mi
- 04/07/201719,530 mi+3,127 mi
- 20/10/201720,348 mi+818 mi
- 16/02/201825,133 mi+4,785 mi
- 06/02/201932,829 mi+7,696 mi
- 13/02/202043,821 mi+10,992 mi
- 11/02/202150,061 mi+6,240 mi
- 14/02/202257,433 mi+7,372 mi
- 15/02/202371,965 mi+14,532 mi
- 03/02/202484,784 mi+12,819 mi
- 23/01/2025102,463 mi+17,679 mi
- 03/02/2026134,993 mi+32,530 mi
- 04/02/2026134,993 mi
Average of roughly 12,309 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
M23 RBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 120 (M23 RBY) between June 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
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