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BD63 SKX

2013 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,810 mi
Last recorded88,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 SKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 88,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,038 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,545 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,828 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 50,827 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,656 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 46,656 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 35,540 miles

front brake pads worn to 1.5mm limit, discs worn too

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 3 Jan 2019 35,540 miles

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

front brake pads worn to 1.5mm limit, discs worn too

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 25,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,630 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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BD63 SKX is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD63 SKX, 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 BD63 SKX registered?

BD63 SKX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is BD63 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 SKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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