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J26 TEP

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,819 mi
Last recorded140,819 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 TEP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 140,819 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 140,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in light unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,309 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 134,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 121,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 104,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 99,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 87,218 miles

Offside Front track rod

Pass 29 May 2018 73,155 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,395 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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J26 TEP is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J26 TEP, 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 J26 TEP registered?

J26 TEP is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is J26 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 TEP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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