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EF63 JWL

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 JWL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,214 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undertray has oil seaping from seams (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 97,214 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed Flexi pipe detached/broken from dpf filter (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf /flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working not just water (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive undertray has oil seaping from seams (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 91,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 91,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S Front tyre thin on inner edge, N/S Rear tyre near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 87,051 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 87,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 47,738 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,207 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,869 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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EF63 JWL is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF63 JWL, 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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EF63 JWL is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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