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AK13 KNO

2013 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,952 miles

both front brake discs corroded

floor,sill and engine shields fitted

front inner brake pads worn almost to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs has light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs has light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 40,930 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs has light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs has light pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 32,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,659 miles

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

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

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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AK13 KNO is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AK13 KNO, 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 AK13 KNO registered?

AK13 KNO is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is AK13 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 KNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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