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EX63 XOW

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 XOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (wearing on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r+n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes outer plastic skin bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 128,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (wearing on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r+n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes outer plastic skin bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,913 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,716 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 108,715 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,237 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

O/s/r run flat tyres has puncture repair close to outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,039 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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EX63 XOW is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX63 XOW, 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 EX63 XOW registered?

EX63 XOW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is EX63 XOW safe to buy?

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