2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · X30 PAJ
2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 137,412 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,412 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X30 PAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 137,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X30 PAJ 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 (X30 PAJ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
X30 PAJ Mileage History
- 17/01/2024112,291 mi
- 17/01/2024112,291 mi
- 15/01/2025122,153 mi+9,862 mi
- 15/01/2025122,159 mi+6 mi
- 03/02/2026137,412 mi+15,253 mi
Average of roughly 12,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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