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KA13 CAT

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,441 mi
Last recorded112,441 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA13 CAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

park brake limits just met, adjustment may be required

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust front flexi join breaking up

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,319 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,389 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,128 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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KA13 CAT is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KA13 CAT, 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 KA13 CAT registered?

KA13 CAT is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2013.

Is KA13 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA13 CAT 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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