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L16 LGW

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,090 mi
Last recorded101,090 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,737 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play but not dangerous ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 59,610 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 50,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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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L16 LGW is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 LGW, 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 L16 LGW registered?

L16 LGW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is L16 LGW safe to buy?

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