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DF13 FCN

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 FCN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 164,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 154,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 135,601 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn on Inner Edge + O/S/R Close to Limit - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 135,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulbs Fitted on Standard Lights (Both Sides) (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer Jet Pressure Weak (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Worn on Inner Edge + O/S/R Close to Limit - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 97,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 88,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,714 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have small cuts in tread

engine cover and under trays fitted

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 FCN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

DF13 FCN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is DF13 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 FCN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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