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DV63 DWN

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 DWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 116,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 116,953 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 108,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 108,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,452 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted and set correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,761 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,374 miles

All 4 Tyre Valve Caps Seized on

Front Wipers Smear Screen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre Wall Has Cut in it But Not Exposing Cords

Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords or ply

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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DV63 DWN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV63 DWN, 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 DV63 DWN registered?

DV63 DWN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DV63 DWN safe to buy?

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