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J22 NLW

2013 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 NLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 145,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 143,760 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,844 miles

Front exhaust flexi breaking away

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 105,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,631 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,917 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,538 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,631 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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J22 NLW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J22 NLW, 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 J22 NLW registered?

J22 NLW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is J22 NLW safe to buy?

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