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AU63 BYV

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,650 mi
Last recorded139,650 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 BYV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,650 miles

breather pipe split

Fail 15 Oct 2024 139,641 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

breather pipe split

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,337 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,011 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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AU63 BYV is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU63 BYV, 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 AU63 BYV registered?

AU63 BYV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is AU63 BYV safe to buy?

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