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DC13 LXG

2013 BMW 318

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,365 mi
Last recorded243,365 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31884,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 LXG
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 243,365 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 243,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 234,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 234,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 223,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 213,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 194,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 194,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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DC13 LXG is a 2013 BMW 318 in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 84,268 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC13 LXG registered?

DC13 LXG is a 2013 BMW 318, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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