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EK11 CAD

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,539 mi
Last recorded94,539 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 CAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,539 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 94,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,134 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 89,134 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))

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,623 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,625 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 50,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 41,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,828 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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EK11 CAD is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK11 CAD, 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 EK11 CAD registered?

EK11 CAD is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is EK11 CAD safe to buy?

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