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K88 LAB

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 LAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 82,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth + Cuts In Tread Not Exposing Cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 76,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,557 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,557 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,492 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,830 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Fail 26 Jun 2019 48,830 miles

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

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,711 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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K88 LAB is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K88 LAB, 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 K88 LAB registered?

K88 LAB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is K88 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 LAB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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