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AK13 LSE

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,761 mi
Last recorded133,761 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 LSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 133,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat loaded- no inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 109,125 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 107,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged.... (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 107,932 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced very damp inside lens.... (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged.... (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner slightly buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner / as above.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,806 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 91,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

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 LSE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LSE, 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 AK13 LSE registered?

AK13 LSE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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