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K5 BVH

2013 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,334 mi
Last recorded108,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BVH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,657 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 63,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 56,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 39,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,690 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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K5 BVH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 K5 BVH, 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 K5 BVH registered?

K5 BVH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is K5 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 BVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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