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C13 THL

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 THL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 134,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 128,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,688 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 119,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,340 miles

both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,776 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,105 miles

N/s front tyre worn at inner & outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not affecting view (8.3.1a)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,663 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C13 THL is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black 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 C13 THL, 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 C13 THL registered?

C13 THL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is C13 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 THL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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