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GL13 CJE

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 CJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 90,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 78,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,075 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,566 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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GL13 CJE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL13 CJE, 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 GL13 CJE registered?

GL13 CJE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is GL13 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 CJE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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