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GV13 DKY

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,744 mi
Last recorded138,744 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 DKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 138,744 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 105,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,328 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,856 miles

Front undertrays fitted preventing test of some items

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,105 miles

rear propshaft coupling rubber splitting

Fail 13 Jun 2016 60,104 miles

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

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

rear propshaft coupling rubber splitting

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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GV13 DKY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV13 DKY, 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 GV13 DKY registered?

GV13 DKY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is GV13 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 DKY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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