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L11 VVF

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 VVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear rear silencer deadening material coming out of the rear tail pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,070 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 83,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,248 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 71,703 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 65,593 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,780 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,304 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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L11 VVF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey 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 L11 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

L11 VVF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is L11 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 VVF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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