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J4 JBX

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JBX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 75,605 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 75,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,081 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,160 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,148 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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J4 JBX is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J4 JBX, 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

How do I check the history of J4 JBX?

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What year was J4 JBX registered?

J4 JBX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is J4 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 JBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J4 JBX have outstanding finance?

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