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BL13 CUG

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,392 mi
Last recorded132,392 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 CUG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 132,392 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,582 miles

Front tyres run flat rear tyres non run flat

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 125,560 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front tyres run flat rear tyres non run flat

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,199 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,930 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2022 98,930 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate miss-spaced (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate miss-spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 6 May 2021 81,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 74,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 65,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 54,797 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 46,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,496 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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BL13 CUG is a 2013 BMW 118 in White 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 BL13 CUG, 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 BL13 CUG registered?

BL13 CUG is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2013.

Is BL13 CUG safe to buy?

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