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C9 GOM

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GOM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 152,704 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2024 140,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,037 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in tie rod joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,442 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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C9 GOM is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C9 GOM, 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 C9 GOM registered?

C9 GOM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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