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BJ63 EES

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 EES
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,293 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 16 Dec 2024 98,545 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 98,545 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wire rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 69,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,833 miles

undershields fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,224 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 43,133 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,153 miles

Front tyres perished and split in the treads.

Front tyres worn.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 33,068 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres perished and split in the treads.

Front tyres worn.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,092 miles

Both front tyres perished and beginning to crack in the lines of the tread

Fail 15 Apr 2017 23,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished and beginning to crack in the lines of the tread

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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BJ63 EES is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ63 EES, 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 BJ63 EES registered?

BJ63 EES is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 EES shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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