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FP63 VNB

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,334 mi
Last recorded178,334 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP63 VNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 178,334 miles

Condensation in both headlamp

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Pass 24 Nov 2022 159,022 miles

N/s daylight running light inop.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped and corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 159,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s daylight running light inop.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped and corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,077 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 142,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,549 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 125,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,060 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 70,060 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads close too limit. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,543 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR 225/415/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FP63 VNB 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 61.5%.

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 FP63 VNB, 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 FP63 VNB registered?

FP63 VNB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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