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EL13 POT

2018 BMW 118

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,238 mi
Last recorded55,238 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 POT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 55,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 42,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 42,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 22,971 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 17,217 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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EL13 POT is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 EL13 POT, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL13 POT registered?

EL13 POT is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2018.

Is EL13 POT safe to buy?

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