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BT13 JYW

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 43,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 39,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,894 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)

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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BT13 JYW is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BT13 JYW, 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 BT13 JYW registered?

BT13 JYW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is BT13 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 JYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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