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FM13 MFA

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,099 mi
Last recorded167,099 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 MFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 167,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,634 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged, not to excess.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged, not to excess.

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,362 miles

Nearside Both N/S tyres have slight outer sidewall damage, not to excess.

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount, not to excess.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,308 miles

Brake warning light on.

Offside Rear Slight damage to inner sidewall, not to excess.

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,614 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,771 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,388 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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 MFA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

FM13 MFA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is FM13 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 MFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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