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J44 ORH

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 ORH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 116,861 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

sticker on screen but does not effect drivers view

Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

sticker on screen but does not effect drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,004 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 64,998 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively cable touching coil spring (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

low brake warning wires chafing o/s/r and n/s/f

Fail 28 Jan 2022 55,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively cable touching coil spring (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

low brake warning wires chafing o/s/r and n/s/f

Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,197 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor wiring sitting close to spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 46,197 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear sensor wiring sitting close to spring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 38,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 14,950 miles

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

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

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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J44 ORH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J44 ORH, 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 J44 ORH registered?

J44 ORH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is J44 ORH safe to buy?

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