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A15 LBW

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in top mount bearing but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has a moisture inside the lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp has condensation inside lense (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condenstation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,370 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,492 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,066 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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A15 LBW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A15 LBW, 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 A15 LBW registered?

A15 LBW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is A15 LBW safe to buy?

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