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DY63 VXH

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,960 mi
Last recorded110,960 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 VXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 105,453 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm - Forward Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm - Forward Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 98,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plates Made and Fitted on or After 1st September 2021 Don't Conform to British Standard, BS AU 145e (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plates Made and Fitted on or After 1st September 2021 Don't Conform to British Standard, BS AU 145e (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm - Forward Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm - Forward Bush is Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,439 miles

Nearside day time running light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,728 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,052 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 81,051 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2019 77,374 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,884 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre/outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicators

Fail 27 Nov 2018 73,884 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre/outer edges worn

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre close to tread bar indicators

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,679 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,282 miles

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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DY63 VXH is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver 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 DY63 VXH, 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 DY63 VXH registered?

DY63 VXH is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DY63 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 VXH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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