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DY13 OPS

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,677 mi
Last recorded81,677 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 OPS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,677 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,209 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,996 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,996 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust back box missing

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,423 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,777 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 47,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

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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DY13 OPS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black 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 DY13 OPS, 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 DY13 OPS registered?

DY13 OPS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is DY13 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 OPS 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.

Does DY13 OPS have outstanding finance?

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