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CY13 FDF

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,989 mi
Last recorded153,989 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY13 FDF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 153,989 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 153,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 146,416 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 146,399 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 142,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 134,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 134,649 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 124,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,010 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,025 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 37,205 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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CY13 FDF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CY13 FDF, 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

How do I check the history of CY13 FDF?

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What year was CY13 FDF registered?

CY13 FDF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is CY13 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY13 FDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY13 FDF have outstanding finance?

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