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CP05 BYE

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BYE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 105,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,524 miles

Offside Front steering inner arm has slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2023 95,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,998 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 84,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater inop (mirror slightly damaged L.E.D) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 77,563 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 77,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,896 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,994 miles

Engine Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints Have Slight Play

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn But Not Seriously Weakened

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,290 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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CP05 BYE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP05 BYE, 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 CP05 BYE registered?

CP05 BYE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is CP05 BYE safe to buy?

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