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L6 UKM

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 UKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 119,930 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 108,476 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto n/s/f lower arm bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column lower joint slight movement

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto n/s/f lower arm bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering column lower joint slight movement

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,229 miles

Central Rear high level brake light out

Fail 17 Feb 2020 84,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper outer bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper outer bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect lettering to small (0.1 (c))

Central Rear high level brake light out

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,554 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 67,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,742 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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L6 UKM is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L6 UKM, 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.

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What year was L6 UKM registered?

L6 UKM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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