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D29 SPC

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 SPC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges perished and cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,002 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside Front tyre worn edges perished and cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,874 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,447 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,164 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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D29 SPC is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D29 SPC, 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 D29 SPC registered?

D29 SPC is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is D29 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D29 SPC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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