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DG63 VJJ

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 163,348 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2025 153,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 146,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 140,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 140,845 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 132,325 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2022 132,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking 215 40r18

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

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

headlamp switch broken

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,854 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2016 55,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

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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DG63 VJJ is a 2013 BMW 118 in White 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 DG63 VJJ, 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 DG63 VJJ registered?

DG63 VJJ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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