2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LB13 FSU
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 120,988 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB13 FSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 120,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB13 FSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 118 (LB13 FSU) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LB13 FSU Mileage History
- 21/02/2023113,044 mi
- 01/03/2024119,247 mi+6,203 mi
- 03/02/2025120,799 mi+1,552 mi
- 17/02/2025120,909 mi+110 mi
- 15/10/2025120,988 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 3,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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