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GA13 FOY

2013 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,287 mi
Last recorded69,287 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA13 FOY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 69,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,492 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 41,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm sized 225 45 17 rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,937 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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GA13 FOY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GA13 FOY, 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 GA13 FOY registered?

GA13 FOY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is GA13 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA13 FOY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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