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AY07 BBY

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 BBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,664 miles

Areas of surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,309 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 61,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,185 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,830 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder and showing signs of slight degradation. Currently on 4mm, 245/35/18.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder, currently on 4mm, 245/35/18.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,487 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,190 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,953 miles

under trays fitted

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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AY07 BBY 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 AY07 BBY, 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 AY07 BBY registered?

AY07 BBY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AY07 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 BBY 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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