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DF13 GVY

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,414 mi
Last recorded131,414 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 GVY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 131,414 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly lipped on edges

Nearside front inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

Parking brake only just meets requirements

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe(s)

Fail 15 May 2026 131,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc(s) slightly lipped on edges

Nearside front inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

Parking brake only just meets requirements

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipe(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,365 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,376 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,252 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,073 miles

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Advise n,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,213 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 GVY is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

DF13 GVY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is DF13 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 GVY 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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