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E5 WGE

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,356 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn aswell (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 83,750 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 50,279 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,151 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 24,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E5 WGE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E5 WGE, 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 E5 WGE registered?

E5 WGE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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