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G18 JLA

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 JLA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only Runflat fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 51,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,042 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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G18 JLA is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G18 JLA, 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 G18 JLA registered?

G18 JLA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is G18 JLA safe to buy?

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