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LF13 YRE

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,160 mi
Last recorded67,160 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YRE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 53,744 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 51,954 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2018 38,589 miles

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

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

none run flats fitted to rear

Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 30,010 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 YRE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF13 YRE, 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 LF13 YRE registered?

LF13 YRE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is LF13 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 YRE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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