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AK63 UBW

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,943 mi
Last recorded122,943 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 UBW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,408 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 110,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil cap missing found on uder tray and refitted

oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,298 miles

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

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

covers fitted too underbody

Fail 8 Jul 2021 71,298 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted too underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 59,450 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,667 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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AK63 UBW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK63 UBW, 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 AK63 UBW registered?

AK63 UBW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is AK63 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 UBW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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