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KA07 PEN

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,568 mi
Last recorded80,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 PEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,568 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 79,840 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

headlight and side light switch worn but still operates side lights and headlights

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,998 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,168 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

wiper smear

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

wiper smear

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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KA07 PEN is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KA07 PEN, 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 KA07 PEN registered?

KA07 PEN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is KA07 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA07 PEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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