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AU63 VZM

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,082 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 90,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,431 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 71,688 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,366 miles

rear view mirror not attached to windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,648 miles

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

Front suspension bump stops perished

Interior rear view mirror missing

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,078 miles

Front suspension bump stops perished

Nearside Front tyre bald edges deep cuts

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge deep cuts

Offside Front tyre bald edges deep cuts

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge deep cuts

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,078 miles

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

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

Front suspension bump stops perished

Nearside Front tyre bald edges deep cuts

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge deep cuts

Offside Front tyre bald edges deep cuts

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge deep cuts

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,642 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 VZM is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU63 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

AU63 VZM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is AU63 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 VZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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