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EF13 GNJ

2013 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 GNJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 75,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 69,907 miles

Central stop light out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 after hose Corroded, & covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil appears to have seeping for a while (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 69,894 miles

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

Central stop light out

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 after hose Corroded, & covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil appears to have seeping for a while (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing & worn heavily smooth to inside, possibly close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth to edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded x 2 at 1st hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread & worn smooth to edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 58,244 miles

Central stop light out

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre; worn smooth to inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre; worn low to inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn to inside

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 52,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre; worn to inside

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,509 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 37,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,458 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 GNJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF13 GNJ, 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 EF13 GNJ registered?

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

Is EF13 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 GNJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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