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KU13 YMV

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,942 mi
Last recorded113,942 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 YMV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 113,942 miles

All under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 113,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 103,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 82,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 63,173 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,825 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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KU13 YMV 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 KU13 YMV, 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 KU13 YMV registered?

KU13 YMV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is KU13 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 YMV 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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