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EK63 VZC

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 VZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 89,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 79,032 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,665 miles

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,195 miles

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

plastic sill covers and under covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,674 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2016 37,281 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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EK63 VZC is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK63 VZC, 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 EK63 VZC registered?

EK63 VZC is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is EK63 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 VZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK63 VZC have outstanding finance?

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