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GL62 NTU

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 NTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 138,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trackrod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 130,699 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 120,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,240 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 102,126 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminted (Braking system appears ok)

Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake warning lamp illuminted (Braking system appears ok)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,727 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,431 miles

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

brake warning light is illuminated

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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GL62 NTU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL62 NTU, 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 GL62 NTU registered?

GL62 NTU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is GL62 NTU safe to buy?

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