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HN13 JHH

2013 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 JHH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,712 miles

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEADLIGHT WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS BROKEN

TPMS LIGHT ON INDICATING LOW PRESSURE

Fail 4 Dec 2025 136,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEADLIGHT WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS BROKEN

TPMS LIGHT ON INDICATING LOW PRESSURE

Pass 9 Dec 2024 127,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,583 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 118,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,307 miles

Both headlamps have moisture ingress causing weak beam patterns

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 107,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps have moisture ingress causing weak beam patterns

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Day time running light not working

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Day time running light not working

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,449 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,449 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,453 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,453 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,140 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,828 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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HN13 JHH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN13 JHH, 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 HN13 JHH registered?

HN13 JHH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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