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GL13 XCY

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,127 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level upto half inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

Fail 24 Apr 2026 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has a bulge, runflat budget 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level upto half inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

Pass 1 May 2025 80,366 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,557 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some bulbs flickering on and off, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,830 miles

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

front discs have 20% surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,747 miles

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,950 miles

n/s/r tyre's low on tread

Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,950 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

n/s/r tyre's low on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,100 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,461 miles

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

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

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 XCY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

GL13 XCY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 August 2013.

Is GL13 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 XCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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