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HJ13 FOU

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 FOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 49,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,833 miles

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 45,822 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside front of vehicle

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,246 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,800 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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HJ13 FOU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ13 FOU, 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 HJ13 FOU registered?

HJ13 FOU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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