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J13 FBP

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 FBP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 126,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,278 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 118,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2024 118,256 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine oil light on / low pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) / rack support bush ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 81,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 81,389 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,843 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,944 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,738 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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J13 FBP is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J13 FBP, 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 J13 FBP registered?

J13 FBP is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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