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AV13 GZX

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 GZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 97,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall deformed 245/3518 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,716 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 60,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 55,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 48,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 48,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,797 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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AV13 GZX is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV13 GZX, 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 AV13 GZX registered?

AV13 GZX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is AV13 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 GZX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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