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GV13 UAY

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,804 mi
Last recorded100,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 UAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 100,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 80,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,478 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,364 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 55,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,487 miles

Front Front wiper blades smearing but still clearing the screen

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Front wiper blades smearing but still clearing the screen

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,148 miles

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 UAY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue 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 GV13 UAY, 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 GV13 UAY registered?

GV13 UAY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 August 2013.

Is GV13 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 UAY 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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