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DL13 VBM

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 VBM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 75,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wear wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,506 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall not punctured tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall not punctured tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,637 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 40,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,340 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 27,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,524 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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DL13 VBM is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DL13 VBM, 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 DL13 VBM registered?

DL13 VBM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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