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HW13 LGC

2013 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 LGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 86,261 miles

n/s front tyre low on inner edge and slight perished

o/s front inner steering rack joint slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 75,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 68,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 63,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 60,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,957 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 12 Jun 2019 54,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 31 May 2018 46,299 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,786 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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HW13 LGC is a 2013 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HW13 LGC, 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 HW13 LGC registered?

HW13 LGC is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is HW13 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW13 LGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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