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DA12 SYA

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,656 mi
Last recorded89,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 SYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,656 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,656 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexible joint broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Silencer small fracture

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,594 miles

Front Exhaust flexible weak

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

Rear Exhaust silencer fractured

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

servo pipe is chaffed

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,326 miles

Brake servo pipe slightly chaffed

Front Flexible joint weak

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))

Rear Exhaust fractured

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,166 miles

Brake vacuum servo pipe chaffed

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust area small fracture

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,221 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA12 SYA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DA12 SYA, 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 DA12 SYA registered?

DA12 SYA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DA12 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 SYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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