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L17 KEL

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 KEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,927 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,914 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,490 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,622 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,673 miles

Rear seat belts not tested

Fail 5 Oct 2016 40,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seat belts not tested

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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L17 KEL 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 90.9%.

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 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 L17 KEL, 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 L17 KEL registered?

L17 KEL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is L17 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 KEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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