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AX13 HVJ

2013 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,038 mi
Last recorded106,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 93,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 67,997 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 55,671 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged worn on the edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged worn on the edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,425 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,322 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 46,322 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative fitted to vehicles first used from january 1st 2012 (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,215 miles

offside front tyre has inner side wall damage

tyre light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 25,315 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,169 miles

Both front tires cracked and perished

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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AX13 HVJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AX13 HVJ, 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 AX13 HVJ registered?

AX13 HVJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is AX13 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 HVJ 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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