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BN63 OBS

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 OBS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,576 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 67,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,515 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 39,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,504 miles

REAR TYRE WEAR UNEVEN.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,205 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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BN63 OBS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN63 OBS, 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 BN63 OBS registered?

BN63 OBS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BN63 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 OBS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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