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GL13 FXJ

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,799 mi
Last recorded64,799 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 FXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 64,799 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 60,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2022 50,464 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,364 miles

((0.55)) 245/35/18 x 2 REARS & 215/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,YELLOW TPS DASH !!

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 36,523 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,054 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,526 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,274 miles

All four tyres perishing within tread

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 FXJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GL13 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

GL13 FXJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is GL13 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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