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A220 FVO

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,289 mi
Last recorded95,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA220 FVO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 93,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,020 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,542 miles

Limp mode warning light on . - not engine management light( mil )

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s , o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1,6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,077 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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A220 FVO is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A220 FVO, 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 A220 FVO registered?

A220 FVO is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is A220 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A220 FVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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