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DV63 VEP

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 VEP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,984 miles

Offside play in rack

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

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2026 84,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside play in rack

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

rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,504 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,722 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,132 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 47,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,852 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,204 miles

Nearside front daytime running light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,808 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 VEP is a 2013 BMW 118 in White 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 DV63 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

DV63 VEP is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is DV63 VEP safe to buy?

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