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LG13 UBF

2013 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,410 mi
Last recorded23,410 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 UBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 23,410 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 21,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 20,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, has cuts to outer wall and is also perished and cracking. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cuts to outer wall and has nail in the tread of tyre. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 19,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 19,028 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 9,791 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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LG13 UBF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG13 UBF, 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 LG13 UBF registered?

LG13 UBF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LG13 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 UBF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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