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DY11 WAT

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,737 mi
Last recorded124,737 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 WAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front ant and rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2025 124,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front/left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple suspension components have surface corrosion on front ant and rear of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,120 miles

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 114,120 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,268 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 96,933 miles

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 73,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 85,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2022 85,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 77,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,782 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,621 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,702 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 35,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 35,687 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,136 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,569 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front door hitting wing when opening

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front getting low (inner edge)

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

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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DY11 WAT is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY11 WAT, 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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DY11 WAT is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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