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FN62 VEY

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 92,974 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 92,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,707 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Jan 2023 87,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,542 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,778 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,337 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 34,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,825 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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FN62 VEY is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FN62 VEY, 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 FN62 VEY registered?

FN62 VEY is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is FN62 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 VEY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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