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J14 YBR

2013 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YBR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2025 146,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 75,387 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 140,863 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 140,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 63,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 133,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 125,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,294 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 50,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,014 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 22,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,530 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,757 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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J14 YBR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 J14 YBR, 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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J14 YBR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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