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BA53 GGA

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 GGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,442 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 65,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 149,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,879 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Offside rear tyre cracked on tread

Rear suspension corroded

Slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,802 miles

Offside rear shock damp

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,037 miles

Both front shocks corroded

engine noisy

Fail 9 Jan 2023 54,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front shocks corroded

engine noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,662 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 48,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

osr coil spring corroding

slight brake bind nsr

slight play in both wishbone rear bushs

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,705 miles

All tyres cracking on tread

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside rear shock weeping

Offside rear spring corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,308 miles

Front both headlamp lenses have faded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,385 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has very light cracking outer sideall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has very light cracking outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,007 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 30,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Starting to crack and perish (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 25,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn to 3 mm on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,225 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,869 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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BA53 GGA is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 BA53 GGA, 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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BA53 GGA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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