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BX63 PHO

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 PHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 150,335 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 150,335 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 142,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 142,740 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 130,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,053 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,672 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,237 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted covering some components

under trays fitted covering some components

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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BX63 PHO is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX63 PHO, 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 BX63 PHO registered?

BX63 PHO is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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