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LF13 YNM

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YNM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,746 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 85,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,466 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,464 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 66,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,736 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front coil spring lightly rusting

offside front shock dust cover deteriorated

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 YNM is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YNM, 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 LF13 YNM registered?

LF13 YNM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is LF13 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 YNM 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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