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J400 SPA

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 SPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,109 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 93,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 87,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,013 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 70,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,719 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 57,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,084 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 32,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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J400 SPA 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 91.7%.

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 J400 SPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J400 SPA registered?

J400 SPA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is J400 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 SPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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