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J88 EYK

2013 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,910 mi
Last recorded141,910 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 EYK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,910 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp misted

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front headlamp misted

Offside Rear shock casing insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2025 141,910 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp misted

Nearside Rear shock casing insecure

Offside Front headlamp misted

Offside Rear shock casing insecure

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,386 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both dust covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Welded in 3 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

engine cover /under trays fitted

rear bump stops damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2024 137,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both dust covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Welded in 3 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

engine cover /under trays fitted

rear bump stops damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel welded in various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,903 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 113,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,936 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,271 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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J88 EYK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red 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 J88 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 EYK registered?

J88 EYK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is J88 EYK safe to buy?

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