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D23 BRX

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 BRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,540 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,547 miles

both rear wheel rims have previously been welded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 86,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear wheel rims have previously been welded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,745 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 125,745 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 75,709 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,469 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 106,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,409 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,938 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,938 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Washer jet leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Yellow hand brake light on

Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,204 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2017 26,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated The N/S front tyre is slightly mis shaped on the inner edge but is a runflat tyre (3.6.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,362 miles

o/s/f inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 13,889 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 13,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,727 miles

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,784 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f side flasher loose

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,205 miles

o/s/f side flasher loose

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 21 May 2011 29,558 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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D23 BRX is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D23 BRX, 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 D23 BRX registered?

D23 BRX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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