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LL13 JBY

2013 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,526 mi
Last recorded140,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 JBY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,449 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 130,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,946 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,636 miles

Offside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

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 JBY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Orange 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 LL13 JBY, 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 LL13 JBY registered?

LL13 JBY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is LL13 JBY safe to buy?

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