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L11 VSA

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 VSA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,069 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 58,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,971 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 52,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 34,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 24,271 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))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 24,271 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 17,227 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2020 14,326 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2020 14,326 miles

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

Lower Under trays fitted

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 8,840 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 8,839 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 8,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,998 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread ,also wearing low on edges (raised tread)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (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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L11 VSA is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L11 VSA, 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 L11 VSA registered?

L11 VSA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is L11 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 VSA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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