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L29 SND

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 SND
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 72,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 72,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 60,952 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,147 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 36,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,215 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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L29 SND is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black 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 L29 SND, 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 L29 SND registered?

L29 SND is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is L29 SND safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 SND 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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