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AU63 OUW

2013 BMW 118

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 OUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 44,005 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted All round front and rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,420 miles

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

OSR,NSR and OSF tyres cracked

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,574 miles

Offside front tyre 7 years old, cracked

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

Rear tyres 7 years old, cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2019 21,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 15,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 7,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 7,814 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 3,695 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 OUW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

AU63 OUW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is AU63 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 OUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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