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DF13 TVA

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,169 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,169 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 27,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and treads cracked

under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 16,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and treads cracked

under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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 TVA is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

DF13 TVA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is DF13 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 TVA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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