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211 DRV

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,866 mi
Last recorded61,866 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration211 DRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,866 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 58,916 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 49,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,718 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 31,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 24,867 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 24,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 23,588 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,468 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

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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211 DRV is a 2013 BMW 118 in White 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 211 DRV, 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 211 DRV registered?

211 DRV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is 211 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 211 DRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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