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DK63 ZFD

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop damaged/Perishing

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 94,129 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 94,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Rears on Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Rears on Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 34,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,822 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,802 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,802 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DK63 ZFD 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 78.6%.

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 DK63 ZFD, 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 DK63 ZFD registered?

DK63 ZFD is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is DK63 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 ZFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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