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EK52 EMS

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,854 mi
Last recorded78,854 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 EMS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,421 miles

N/S/R diff seal leaking

rear tyres close to limit

slight play o/s steering

Fail 5 Oct 2023 109,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play o/s steering

N/S/R diff seal leaking

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 56,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,089 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,889 miles

full under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

full under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35R18 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,676 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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EK52 EMS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK52 EMS, 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 EK52 EMS registered?

EK52 EMS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is EK52 EMS safe to buy?

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