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KN13 WRE

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,949 mi
Last recorded111,949 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 WRE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 111,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,396 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency could be improved

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm left, also worn on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency could be improved

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm left, also worn on edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,578 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front arm bushes starting to perish, slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn, nearing wear sensor. Discs worn and lipped

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn, 4-5mm left

rear brake pads getting low, very close to wear sensor. Discs worn and lipped

suspect some wear/ slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,334 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test cuddly toys hanging from rear view mirror ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s window washer liquid provided just acceptable

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,145 miles

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

N/S/F lower front arm inner bush perishing

O/S/F lower front arm inner bush perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,830 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,334 miles

Rear bumper have slight damage

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both sides (1.1.C.1c)

Rear bumper have slight damage

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,850 miles

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

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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KN13 WRE 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 81.8%.

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 KN13 WRE, 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 KN13 WRE registered?

KN13 WRE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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