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2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,003 mi
Last recorded58,003 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 BMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,003 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 56,903 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,531 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 54,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,966 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 49,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edge , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2021 44,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,394 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 42,394 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 38,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,114 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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CR04 BMW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CR04 BMW, 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 CR04 BMW registered?

CR04 BMW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is CR04 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR04 BMW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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