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A13 FSP

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FSP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil of spring corroded. viewed with mirror whilst jacked up at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 104,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil of spring corroded. viewed with mirror whilst jacked up at rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror casing broken and sharp

Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 71,958 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 71,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,525 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,800 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 49,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,379 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,478 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A13 FSP is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 FSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 FSP registered?

A13 FSP is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is A13 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FSP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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