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1240 IL

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,247 mi
Last recorded34,247 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1240 IL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 34,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush has movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,994 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 33,994 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,721 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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1240 IL is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 1240 IL, 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 1240 IL registered?

1240 IL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is 1240 IL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1240 IL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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