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CX13 NFE

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,357 mi
Last recorded125,357 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 NFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 125,357 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shocker corroded rear both

Pass 8 Mar 2025 123,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 119,230 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,229 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 105,947 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,722 miles

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

offside front wiper smears the screen slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,886 miles

partial sticker on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

partial sticker on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,131 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,540 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 42,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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CX13 NFE is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX13 NFE, 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 CX13 NFE registered?

CX13 NFE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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