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GY13 FWF

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,845 mi
Last recorded134,845 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 FWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides // banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,228 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 123,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,458 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 59,809 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,588 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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GY13 FWF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey 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 GY13 FWF, 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 GY13 FWF registered?

GY13 FWF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is GY13 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 FWF 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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