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LM13 MAD

2025 BMW 118

Purple Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 MAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2025
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,514 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Downpipe Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present To Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Downpipe Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present To Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 47,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front Brake Imbalance 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Headlight Switch Does Not Operate On Off Position Or Sidelight Position When Selected (4.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads All Round Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Downpipe Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake Travel High

Rear Wiper Badly Split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perishing Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present To Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 42,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Downpipe Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F Tyre Cracking Slightly Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs All Round Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Chips Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 29,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn Close To The Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 13,090 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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LM13 MAD is a 2025 BMW 118 in Purple. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LM13 MAD, 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 1 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LM13 MAD registered?

LM13 MAD is a 2025 BMW 118, first registered on 3 January 2025.

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