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GY13 WVL

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,015 mi
Last recorded49,015 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 WVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 49,015 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 49,015 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,695 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges and cracking at outer tread

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,065 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 40,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,666 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2018 31,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,407 miles

Emissions too low to register on DSM

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge & perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge Perishing & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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 WVL is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GY13 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

GY13 WVL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is GY13 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY13 WVL 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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