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EK63 HKB

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,196 mi
Last recorded157,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 HKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 143,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,616 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in side

Fail 8 Jan 2021 141,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in side

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,346 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre very close to limits

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,923 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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EK63 HKB is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EK63 HKB, 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 EK63 HKB registered?

EK63 HKB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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