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GN63 ZFR

2013 BMW 118

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN63 ZFR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,286 miles

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2025 108,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/55r16

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,838 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/55r16

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 73,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 61,806 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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 worn to 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Nov 2019 52,021 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 51,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,539 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GN63 ZFR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN63 ZFR, 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 GN63 ZFR registered?

GN63 ZFR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is GN63 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN63 ZFR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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