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AF13 TZJ

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,779 mi
Last recorded152,779 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 TZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,363 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 144,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 144,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 141,776 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 141,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped and cracked zone b with in spec (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak .diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft .flex rubber started to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Pedestrian crash sensor warning light is on indicating a fault.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 135,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall split and balding inner edge and cuts to cords area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped and cracked zone b with in spec (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft .flex rubber started to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Pedestrian crash sensor warning light is on indicating a fault.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,516 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and under covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Jacking point block missing.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Pedestrian crash sensor warning light is on indicating a fault.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,340 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and under covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Jacking point block missing.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer light. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Pedestrian crash sensor warning light is on indicating a fault.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,323 miles

pedestrian protection system warning lamp on

rear differential leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,508 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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AF13 TZJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF13 TZJ, 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 AF13 TZJ registered?

AF13 TZJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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