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L555 SPE

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,063 mi
Last recorded102,063 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SPE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 97,604 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,499 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,726 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2021 67,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,407 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on edges

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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L555 SPE is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L555 SPE, 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 L555 SPE registered?

L555 SPE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is L555 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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