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AJ61 PAR

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,357 mi
Last recorded47,357 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 47,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 46,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 44,301 miles

Offside Rear Reg light out

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,023 miles

BOTH front tyres worn almost smooth on shoulders & perishing in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2021 40,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,151 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,464 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 23,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,719 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 17,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,349 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars and slight wear on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2016 17,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres close to wear bars and slight wear on edges

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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AJ61 PAR is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ61 PAR, 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.

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What year was AJ61 PAR registered?

AJ61 PAR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is AJ61 PAR safe to buy?

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