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DF13 VHU

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 VHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,581 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyres of different structures fitted to each axle.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 63,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,085 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front rubbing marks on inner wheel arch

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front rubbing marks on inner wheel arch

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight kick up to the offside dazzling on coming vehicles (not within limits laid down in the requirements) (4.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Odd size tyres fitted on front and rear axles

Offside Front bonnet strut insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

battery slightly loose

rubbing marks on nearside front inner wheel arch (no fouling )

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (no cords)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,650 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 76,650 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VHU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

DF13 VHU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2013.

Is DF13 VHU safe to buy?

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