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B8 TGN

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TGN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 135,568 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack bush or inner track rod ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured.(Pink).

Fail 14 Jan 2026 135,568 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack bush or inner track rod ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured.(Pink).

Pass 14 Jan 2025 131,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,191 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 113,190 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,294 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,161 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 82,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 82,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,158 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,433 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

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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B8 TGN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B8 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

B8 TGN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is B8 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 TGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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