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FJ63 XUT

2013 BMW 118

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 XUT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 89,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,360 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,251 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 81,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 70,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 62,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,468 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 55,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 38,544 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,226 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Under trays fitted

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 XUT is a 2013 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ63 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

FJ63 XUT is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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