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BM10 MEL

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 MEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 121,615 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2024 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Nearside Rear Tyre Depth (3mm) ..225/45/17

Offside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Offside Rear Tyre Depth (2mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Fail 16 Aug 2024 114,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Nearside Rear Tyre Depth (3mm) ..225/45/17

Offside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Offside Rear Tyre Depth (2mm) (Outer Edge Worn)..225/45/17

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,910 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,347 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,260 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,604 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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BM10 MEL 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 92.3%.

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 BM10 MEL, 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 BM10 MEL registered?

BM10 MEL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BM10 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM10 MEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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