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AY63 ZTE

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,881 mi
Last recorded156,881 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ZTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,881 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 156,881 miles

Position lamp not working NO FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS MISSING WHEEL FIXING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 136,427 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF LOWER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF LOWER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 136,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DROP LINK BALL JOINT DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF LOWER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF LOWER ARM BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 112,164 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,878 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,584 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,896 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,522 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 ZTE is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZTE, 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

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What year was AY63 ZTE registered?

AY63 ZTE is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is AY63 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 ZTE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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