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H23 SDG

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 SDG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,431 miles

nearside headlight damp

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2024 123,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,837 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,063 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,521 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 65,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,758 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 51,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,890 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H23 SDG is a 2013 BMW 118 in White 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 H23 SDG, 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 H23 SDG registered?

H23 SDG is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is H23 SDG safe to buy?

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