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AV63 FBD

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,514 mi
Last recorded184,514 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV63 FBD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 184,514 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 181,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 177,530 miles

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 26 Nov 2021 167,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 156,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 155,801 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,342 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 138,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake bind limiting assessment of wheel bearing

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front, offside rear, nearside rear brakes also binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 54,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV63 FBD is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV63 FBD, 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 AV63 FBD registered?

AV63 FBD is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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