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B3 BMS

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

88,110 mi
Last recorded88,110 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BMS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 88,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 83,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 86,456 miles

Vehicle identification label is deteriorated.

Fail 25 Nov 2024 86,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2.06 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle identification label is deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm) Uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Identification Number (label/plate) damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm) Uneven wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Identification Number (label/plate) damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 73,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,870 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 63,870 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 61,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,487 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 53,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,731 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 46,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,499 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 43,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 40,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,760 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 1 May 2018 31,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,468 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 22,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,809 miles

eng covers and undertrays 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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B3 BMS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B3 BMS, 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.

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B3 BMS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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