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KW13 JGZ

2013 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 JGZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,089 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,744 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,448 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,060 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,261 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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KW13 JGZ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KW13 JGZ, 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 KW13 JGZ registered?

KW13 JGZ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2013.

Is KW13 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW13 JGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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