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S13 BTR

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,014 mi
Last recorded106,014 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BTR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

rear pads 4mm

Pass 20 Nov 2010 58,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,328 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,151 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,701 miles

advise rear washer not working

advise wiper blades judder

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S13 BTR is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 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 S13 BTR, 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 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S13 BTR registered?

S13 BTR is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is S13 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 BTR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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