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FJ63 LWU

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 LWU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 105,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 105,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 101,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,942 miles

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 11 Dec 2021 88,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,353 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 57,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FJ63 LWU is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ63 LWU, 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 FJ63 LWU registered?

FJ63 LWU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is FJ63 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ63 LWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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