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AR13 LBR

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR13 LBR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,017 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,603 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,018 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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AR13 LBR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR13 LBR, 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 AR13 LBR registered?

AR13 LBR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AR13 LBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR13 LBR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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