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B8 OLA

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 72,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,088 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 56,240 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,424 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 29,922 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,209 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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B8 OLA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B8 OLA, 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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What year was B8 OLA registered?

B8 OLA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is B8 OLA safe to buy?

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