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GL13 DBZ

2013 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,803 mi
Last recorded116,803 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,584 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,042 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,257 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DBZ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBZ, 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 GL13 DBZ registered?

GL13 DBZ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2013.

Is GL13 DBZ safe to buy?

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