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EF13 BBU

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 BBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 81,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 81,342 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,715 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 43,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,069 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,150 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 38,150 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,997 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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EF13 BBU is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF13 BBU, 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 EF13 BBU registered?

EF13 BBU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is EF13 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 BBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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