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FM13 LYA

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,358 mi
Last recorded82,358 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 LYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,358 miles

exhaust flexi slightly damaged/loose

Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged/loose

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,164 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 79,164 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,379 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 68,231 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 25 May 2023 68,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2020 51,822 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2020 51,822 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 45,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 42,984 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 17,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,129 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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FM13 LYA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

FM13 LYA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is FM13 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 LYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM13 LYA have outstanding finance?

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