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K30 NUK

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 NUK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,141 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 148,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 166,094 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 144,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 161,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,375 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 152,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 138,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,072 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,567 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,567 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,939 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,088 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,087 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,129 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 Mar 2018 37,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 93,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 20 Mar 2017 30,537 miles

wipers start to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,185 miles

Rear pads worn close to minimum thickness

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,284 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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K30 NUK is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K30 NUK, 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 K30 NUK registered?

K30 NUK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is K30 NUK safe to buy?

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