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KH53 LEZ

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 LEZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Brake pad wear wire damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,021 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated flat and signs of being driven while under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner wall close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,620 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 116,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 102,571 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 102,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,048 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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KH53 LEZ 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 KH53 LEZ, 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

How do I check the history of KH53 LEZ?

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What year was KH53 LEZ registered?

KH53 LEZ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is KH53 LEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH53 LEZ 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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