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LF13 YRL

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,722 mi
Last recorded62,722 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,722 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 56,995 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,830 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 41,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 15,936 miles

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 YRL is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

LF13 YRL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is LF13 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 YRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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