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JB03 BXT

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB03 BXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 132,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 140,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 119,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 108,782 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 24 May 2024 108,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 98,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2022 87,760 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,026 miles

exhaust outer casing

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,903 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 101,903 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,312 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,802 miles

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

Rear wiper deterated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,671 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 73,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,096 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 65,491 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 57,473 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2014 49,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 44,909 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,469 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,634 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

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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JB03 BXT is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 JB03 BXT, 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 JB03 BXT registered?

JB03 BXT is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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