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FM13 FXS

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 FXS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 17 slightly cracking tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 109,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2020 100,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,258 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake warning wire insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,063 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FM13 FXS is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FM13 FXS, 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 FM13 FXS registered?

FM13 FXS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FM13 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 FXS 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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