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FR13 PWJ

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,739 mi
Last recorded127,739 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 PWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 127,739 miles

Offside Front "daytime running" light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,968 miles

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 114,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,351 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls split. cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,663 miles

Offside Rear lamp lanes slit damage

bottom shield cover

Fail 19 Nov 2019 76,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lanes slit damage

bottom shield cover

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,817 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 44,779 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,423 miles

Engine & Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FR13 PWJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FR13 PWJ, 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 FR13 PWJ registered?

FR13 PWJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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