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BG13 NXK

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 NXK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 121,845 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 121,830 miles

Offside Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock top mount detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 121,775 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure CANT USE SWITCH FOR SIDE,FOG,HEADLIGHTS (4.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 114,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,309 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 95,303 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,285 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,485 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,304 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

No Emissions Detected

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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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BG13 NXK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG13 NXK, 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 BG13 NXK registered?

BG13 NXK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BG13 NXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 NXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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