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AB12 FEB

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,329 mi
Last recorded66,329 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 FEB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,329 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,460 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,111 miles

Damage to nsr tyre sidewall

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Osf and nsr tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Osr tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 May 2019 34,693 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 34,693 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 32,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,420 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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AB12 FEB 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 AB12 FEB, 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 AB12 FEB registered?

AB12 FEB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AB12 FEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 FEB 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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