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L26 MMW

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,411 mi
Last recorded148,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 MMW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 148,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 147,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2024 146,788 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 141,193 miles

Central Front Slight play in steering rack both inner joints

Washer jet only just provides significant washer fluid.

Pass 4 May 2022 140,168 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 137,968 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Strong advise 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 106,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 26,979 miles

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

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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L26 MMW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L26 MMW, 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 L26 MMW registered?

L26 MMW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is L26 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 MMW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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