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BW54 LYS

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 LYS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 130,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f daytime running light out.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,223 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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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BW54 LYS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BW54 LYS, 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 BW54 LYS registered?

BW54 LYS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is BW54 LYS safe to buy?

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