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EM13 HOY

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,210 mi
Last recorded108,210 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM13 HOY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,501 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,441 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,007 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 50,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,691 miles

Both front tyres have begun to deteriorate ... i.e Cracked between bands

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Fail 13 Aug 2016 38,691 miles

Both front tyres have begun to deteriorate ... i.e Cracked between bands

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

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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EM13 HOY is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EM13 HOY, 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 EM13 HOY registered?

EM13 HOY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is EM13 HOY safe to buy?

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