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GV13 CBY

2013 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,531 mi
Last recorded46,531 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 CBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,563 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 21,112 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 21,112 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage O/SF door trim (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,492 miles

Various engine bay covers & under trays fitted to the vehicle obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Sep 2016 16,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer portions of the tyre are low (4.1.E.1)

Various engine bay covers & under trays fitted to the vehicle obscuring some testable components

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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GV13 CBY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV13 CBY, 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 GV13 CBY registered?

GV13 CBY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is GV13 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 CBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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