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DY13 CMK

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 CMK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,269 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 114,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and inner edge worn almost through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,357 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,528 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal requirement.and badly worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper and lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 91,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 86,486 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 23 Jul 2021 76,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,842 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,288 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,620 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 13,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,611 miles

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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DY13 CMK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY13 CMK, 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 DY13 CMK registered?

DY13 CMK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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