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DF13 LUY

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,421 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 106,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,779 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 98,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,379 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 91,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 82,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,695 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Edge Worn

Both Rear Tyres Worn

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 60,660 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 51,222 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2019 51,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge and o/s/r needs replacing.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,724 miles

Diesel emissions to clean for smoke test

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,788 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 LUY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUY, 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.

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What year was DF13 LUY registered?

DF13 LUY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is DF13 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 LUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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