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B21 SWH

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SWH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,611 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 88,611 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,049 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,307 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 44,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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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B21 SWH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B21 SWH, 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 B21 SWH registered?

B21 SWH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is B21 SWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 SWH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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