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EJ13 KXX

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,253 mi
Last recorded138,253 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 KXX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 138,253 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 138,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF / 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH WASHERS INOP / NOT WATER / TOPPED UP ON TEST (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE LOW / ADJUSTED ON TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT BINDS (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE CUTTING OFF / 205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,794 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,660 miles

coolant level topped up to carry out test

tyre pressure warning light on

undertrays fitted

windscreen damage

Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant level topped up to carry out test

tyre pressure warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,644 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 64,644 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,052 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread. Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers, present at test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread. Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers, present at test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,646 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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EJ13 KXX is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ13 KXX, 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 EJ13 KXX registered?

EJ13 KXX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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