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FV13 EYK

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 EYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 126,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside & Offside rear sub frame brackets/mounts corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,609 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 118,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 113,412 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 113,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 107,986 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,494 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 60,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,115 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip is os upper just out of swept area (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 53,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip is os upper just out of swept area (8.3.1a)

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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FV13 EYK is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV13 EYK, 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 FV13 EYK registered?

FV13 EYK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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