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GJ63 ERK

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ63 ERK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,707 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,511 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 17,627 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 17,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 8,104 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GJ63 ERK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GJ63 ERK, 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 GJ63 ERK registered?

GJ63 ERK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is GJ63 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ63 ERK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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