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4254 LJ

2013 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,833 mi
Last recorded62,833 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4254 LJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 58,307 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,945 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,811 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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4254 LJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 4254 LJ, 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 4254 LJ?

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What year was 4254 LJ registered?

4254 LJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 4254 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4254 LJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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