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BF63 WLU

2013 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF63 WLU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 92,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,828 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point pad missing

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

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

Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,400 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,313 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 71,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 58,456 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear incorrectly fitted to car fronts on rear,rears on front

Pass 4 Jul 2020 53,704 miles

undertrays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2020 53,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven wear on inner edges

undertrays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,908 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of the tyre also has a nail in it 225/45/17 91V RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 28,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 28,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BF63 WLU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF63 WLU, 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 BF63 WLU registered?

BF63 WLU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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