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CO12 DYR

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO12 DYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,393 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle ./ preventing full inspection

tpms illuminated / no obvious fault found / advise check pressures

Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining / 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

no locking wheels nuts fitted?

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle ./ preventing full inspection

tpms illuminated / no obvious fault found / advise check pressures

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,532 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 64,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 41,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,330 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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CO12 DYR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CO12 DYR, 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 CO12 DYR registered?

CO12 DYR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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