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EF13 WFA

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,403 mi
Last recorded153,403 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 WFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,403 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 148,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 144,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 138,889 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,040 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,782 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,241 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,320 miles

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,268 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,698 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 WFA is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

EF13 WFA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is EF13 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 WFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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