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AY63 LJE

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 LJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,727 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2019 58,466 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,498 miles

covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,788 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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AY63 LJE 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 AY63 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY63 LJE?

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What year was AY63 LJE registered?

AY63 LJE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is AY63 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 LJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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