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EU13 WFK

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,770 mi
Last recorded141,770 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 WFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 141,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,547 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,996 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 128,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,963 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 118,711 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,535 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,647 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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EU13 WFK 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 64.3%.

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 EU13 WFK, 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 EU13 WFK registered?

EU13 WFK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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