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C13 YAR

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,126 mi
Last recorded144,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 YAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,126 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 140,796 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 134,856 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 130,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,480 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 YAR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YAR, 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 YAR registered?

C13 YAR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is C13 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 YAR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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