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BM04 VEG

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 VEG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 91,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 86,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

a mixture of run flat and normal tyres fitted to both axles

Fail 14 Oct 2023 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

a mixture of run flat and normal tyres fitted to both axles

Fail 23 Sep 2023 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

non run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear

non run flat tyre fitted to offside front

Fail 17 Oct 2022 66,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

non run flat tyre fitted to offside front

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,852 miles

advise engine cover and undertrays fitted hiding components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,998 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 27,218 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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BM04 VEG is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BM04 VEG, 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 BM04 VEG registered?

BM04 VEG is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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