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EX63 EKB

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 EKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 139,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 112,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,168 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 59,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 39,783 miles

brake discs all four scored

Fail 2 Nov 2017 39,783 miles

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

brake discs all four scored

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,581 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 18,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (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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EX63 EKB is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX63 EKB, 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

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What year was EX63 EKB registered?

EX63 EKB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is EX63 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX63 EKB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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