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L700 LBB

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,384 mi
Last recorded46,384 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LBB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 46,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 rft outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 rft inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,218 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 28,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,396 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 14,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 13,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge and has some cracking between the tread

Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,715 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 8,715 miles

Offside Rear 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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L700 LBB 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 85.7%.

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 L700 LBB, 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 L700 LBB registered?

L700 LBB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is L700 LBB safe to buy?

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