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GSZ 1685

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 1685
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 113,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,370 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,822 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2020 91,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

brake warning light on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 74,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 74,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,925 miles

advise engine covers fitted

advise underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 43,925 miles

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

advise underbody covers fitted

Offside Rear sidelight 1 of 3 out

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

advise engine covers fitted

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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GSZ 1685 is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSZ 1685, 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 GSZ 1685 registered?

GSZ 1685 is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is GSZ 1685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSZ 1685 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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