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EF13 GMU

2013 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,587 mi
Last recorded54,587 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 GMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 54,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 52,640 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 52,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 51,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 48,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 39,683 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,059 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,985 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 27,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,203 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 GMU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

EF13 GMU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is EF13 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 GMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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