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BD13 CLN

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 CLN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 98,202 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,578 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,014 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

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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BD13 CLN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD13 CLN, 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 BD13 CLN registered?

BD13 CLN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BD13 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 CLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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