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DE03 BOW

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 58,878 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 46,055 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,974 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 36,212 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 33,191 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions to low no printout

Pass 4 Dec 2018 21,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 7,499 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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DE03 BOW is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE03 BOW, 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 DE03 BOW registered?

DE03 BOW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is DE03 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 BOW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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