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D25 EKK

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,574 mi
Last recorded105,574 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 EKK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 105,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 105,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 105,263 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2025 122,806 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

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

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

Undertrays Fitted, Unable to inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 101,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 115,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,712 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front shock gators split

Fail 14 Dec 2023 103,712 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front shock gators split

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,994 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,985 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 48,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,536 miles

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)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,018 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,018 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 15 May 2017 32,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,964 miles

both front wipers smeary

under shields fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front wipers smeary

under shields fitted

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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D25 EKK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D25 EKK, 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 D25 EKK registered?

D25 EKK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is D25 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 EKK shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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