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A7 XSE

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,912 mi
Last recorded64,912 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,912 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play on inner rack joints

Fail 1 May 2026 64,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w91 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play on inner rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,734 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,424 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,020 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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A7 XSE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A7 XSE, 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 A7 XSE registered?

A7 XSE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is A7 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XSE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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