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KS13 DYF

2013 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 DYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 71,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 67,906 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation/water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,931 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 64,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,539 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,143 miles

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

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 59,410 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,291 miles

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

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front+rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,935 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,303 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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KS13 DYF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KS13 DYF, 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 KS13 DYF registered?

KS13 DYF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is KS13 DYF safe to buy?

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