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GF13 ZFN

2013 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,263 mi
Last recorded68,263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 ZFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 68,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,803 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken/incomplete (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,018 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 51,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,201 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,615 miles

off side rear outer brake pad appears to be wearing thin.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,938 miles

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 23,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge(suspect worn close to exposing the cords)

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 11,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,804 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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GF13 ZFN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GF13 ZFN, 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 GF13 ZFN registered?

GF13 ZFN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is GF13 ZFN safe to buy?

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