2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · SN13 DFE
2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 182,378 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN13 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 182,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SN13 DFE Mileage History
- 06/06/2023159,751 mi
- 08/06/2023159,753 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/2024170,103 mi+10,350 mi
- 04/06/2025176,953 mi+6,850 mi
- 03/06/2026182,378 mi+5,425 mi
Average of roughly 7,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN13 DFE 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 (SN13 DFE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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