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K18 DAP

2013 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 12065,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DAP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,735 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,400 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,147 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 58,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,671 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,420 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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K18 DAP is a 2013 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 65,625 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K18 DAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 DAP registered?

K18 DAP is a 2013 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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