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K121 LAV

2013 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,838 mi
Last recorded98,838 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 LAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 98,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 79,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,233 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 45,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 33,022 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 33,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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K121 LAV is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K121 LAV, 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 K121 LAV registered?

K121 LAV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is K121 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K121 LAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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