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DF13 AYB

2013 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 AYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 45,186 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim / 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 33,752 miles

Brake pad warning light on pads ok

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 27 May 2022 29,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,190 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under bonnet and under bonnet protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm on outer tread / also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit / also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit / also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,955 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish / ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted / obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2019 19,955 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish / ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm / also wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted / obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 16,579 miles

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2017 12,477 miles

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,367 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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DF13 AYB is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF13 AYB, 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 DF13 AYB registered?

DF13 AYB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is DF13 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 AYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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