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GL13 FXY

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 FXY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,376 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2025 58,376 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 36,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,974 miles

Nearside Rear small cut nsr inner side wall

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 FXY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black 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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

GL13 FXY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is GL13 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 FXY 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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