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GK63 BYR

2013 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 BYR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 51,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 45,298 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,372 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 32,026 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,035 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,475 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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GK63 BYR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GK63 BYR, 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 GK63 BYR registered?

GK63 BYR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is GK63 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK63 BYR 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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