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EL61 NEM

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,920 mi
Last recorded49,920 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL61 NEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 49,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 49,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear slight mist from rear diff

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 46,161 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 39,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 36,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 32,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,037 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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EL61 NEM is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EL61 NEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EL61 NEM?

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What year was EL61 NEM registered?

EL61 NEM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is EL61 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL61 NEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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