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LL13 FYF

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,473 mi
Last recorded188,473 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 FYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 188,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 188,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 180,422 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2025 180,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2024 171,578 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 165,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 156,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 136,401 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn

Fail 12 Jul 2021 136,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc worn

Pass 6 May 2020 100,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,320 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,297 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,686 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,138 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

stone chips in windscreen

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres 2.5mm

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,138 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stone chips in windscreen

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres 2.5mm

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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LL13 FYF is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LL13 FYF, 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 LL13 FYF registered?

LL13 FYF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is LL13 FYF safe to buy?

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