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J27 RAH

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 RAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,749 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,709 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,207 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 97,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,687 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,687 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,569 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

small cuts in rear tyres

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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J27 RAH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J27 RAH, 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 J27 RAH registered?

J27 RAH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is J27 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 RAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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