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DN13 XRC

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,589 mi
Last recorded153,589 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 XRC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 153,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2025 149,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight age related play ()

Fail 18 Jan 2025 149,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight age related play ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 144,788 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 141,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play o/s ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components panels and pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

various factory undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,066 miles

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

factory fitted undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,028 miles

plastic undertyrays fiited

very slight play on the o/s front inner track rod assembly

Fail 15 Jul 2017 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertyrays fiited

very slight play on the o/s front inner track rod assembly

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,782 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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DN13 XRC is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN13 XRC, 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 DN13 XRC registered?

DN13 XRC is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is DN13 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 XRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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