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2013 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YY55 BBB

YY55 BBB

2013 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 61,744 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2013 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,744 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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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
Valid
Valid until 09 Mar 2027
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2013 BMW 120 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 61,744 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits low for a thirteen-year-old car at roughly 4,750 miles per year. The records show steady, light use: 37,906 miles in October 2021, 43,580 by September 2022, then 50,999 in March 2024, 56,755 in March 2025, and 61,744 in March 2026. A gap exists between the October 2021 and September 2022 tests of near eleven months, but both passed without fault. No rapid accumulation or abrupt jumps appear in the data, and the sparse five-entry history carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. With no recorded advisories or failures, the MOT trail implies the previous keepers kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable replacement. Low standing mileage can still mask perished rubber components and surface corrosion not yet at test threshold. A buyer should physically inspect coil springs, brake discs, and subframe mounts for age-related cracking, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. Given the clean record, the principal risk is latent wear from light use rather than neglected maintenance. Verify service history matches the low mileage, check for structural rust at sills and suspension mounting points, and test the binding of calipers after a short road trial before purchase.

YY55 BBB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
  • 61,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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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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YY55 BBB Mileage History

  1. 01/10/202137,906 mi
  2. 20/09/202243,580 mi+5,674 mi
  3. 06/03/202450,999 mi+7,419 mi
  4. 05/03/202556,755 mi+5,756 mi
  5. 10/03/202661,744 mi+4,989 mi

Average of roughly 5,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YY55 BBB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 05:21
MOT Analysis

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 (YY55 BBB) between October 2021 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

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