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LF13 XCY

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,726 mi
Last recorded80,726 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 XCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front undertray damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,534 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 69,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 66,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Wheel split exposed. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,682 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nsf tyre inner sidewall

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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LF13 XCY 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 84.6%.

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 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 LF13 XCY, 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

How do I check the history of LF13 XCY?

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What year was LF13 XCY registered?

LF13 XCY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LF13 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 XCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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