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21 DSM

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,180 mi
Last recorded79,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 DSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,180 miles

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,547 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,870 miles

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

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,206 miles

Engine Covers

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

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

Under Trays

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall and tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2021 66,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall and tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,028 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,327 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft ring marked (1.6 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,098 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers

under trays

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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21 DSM is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 21 DSM, 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

How do I check the history of 21 DSM?

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What year was 21 DSM registered?

21 DSM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is 21 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 DSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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