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JJ05 MCU

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,221 mi
Last recorded65,221 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ05 MCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 65,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides/condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 65,017 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm(as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides/condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 59,546 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers @ undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 45,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,658 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,439 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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JJ05 MCU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJ05 MCU, 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 JJ05 MCU registered?

JJ05 MCU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is JJ05 MCU safe to buy?

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