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FN63 LAA

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,231 mi
Last recorded135,231 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 LAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 135,196 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,901 miles

both rear wheels damaged

osf and nsr jacking points missing

rear bump stops perished

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,890 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,890 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front track rod end has had heat applied

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,045 miles

Engine oi level on minimum.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 69,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,762 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,774 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 50,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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FN63 LAA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN63 LAA, 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 FN63 LAA registered?

FN63 LAA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is FN63 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN63 LAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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