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2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · T26 WAJ

T26 WAJ

2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 46,970 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2013
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,970 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
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Valid until 12 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle lacks any documented MOT history, rendering any assessment of roadworthiness or maintenance trends impossible. Without a single test record, there is no evidence of compliance with UK roadworthiness standards, nor can we determine whether the car has undergone regular servicing or if critical components—such as suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake systems—have been inspected or replaced. The absence of even a single MOT pass or fail means the vehicle’s structural integrity, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers could be compromised without prior verification. Buyers should treat this as a high-risk purchase, as the car may have been driven without legal clearance for years. Mileage data is entirely absent, preventing any comparison to the vehicle’s age or expected wear patterns. The 2013 BMW 120 should have undergone at least three MOT tests by now—due in 2014, 2016, and 2018—yet none are recorded. This suggests either deliberate non-compliance, loss of documentation, or the vehicle being stored off-road. If the car has been driven, the lack of mileage figures makes it impossible to gauge whether wear is excessive or within reasonable limits for its age. Without this baseline, even a cursory inspection would need to account for potential severe degradation in components like brake discs, tyres, or suspension linkages. Given the complete absence of MOT records, an immediate priority for any buyer is a thorough mechanical inspection of high-wear areas. Focus on the suspension system—check for cracked or dried-out bushes, worn coil springs, and binding joints, as these are common failure points in under-maintained vehicles. The braking system demands scrutiny: test for uneven pad wear, glazed rotors, or binding calipers, as these issues often escalate without proper servicing. Corrosion should be inspected at wheel arches, sills, and underbody, particularly if the car has spent time in wet or salty conditions. Exhaust emissions cannot be verified without an MOT, so a scan tool should confirm no unresolved faults in the engine management system. The tyres, if present, should be checked for uneven tread wear, which could indicate alignment or suspension issues. Without prior MOT evidence, assume nothing—prioritise critical systems first.
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T26 WAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
  • 46,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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T26 WAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 20:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 120 (T26 WAJ) between March 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

T26 WAJ Mileage History

  1. 01/03/202246,600 mi
  2. 09/05/202346,939 mi+339 mi
  3. 14/06/202446,970 mi+31 mi
  4. 03/06/202546,970 mi
  5. 11/06/202646,970 mi

Average of roughly 86 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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