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FL13 YOW

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 YOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,929 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 95,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 91,679 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 91,679 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop/tail secondary lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres tread cracking slightly

front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,755 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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FL13 YOW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL13 YOW, 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 FL13 YOW registered?

FL13 YOW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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