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GU63 CWN

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,630 mi
Last recorded117,630 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 CWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 117,630 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,551 miles

Offside Front windscreen have stone chip

Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit (internal moisture)

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 96,264 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,689 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,388 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 69,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 57,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,768 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,419 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 91y rft (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 91y rft (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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GU63 CWN 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 GU63 CWN, 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 GU63 CWN registered?

GU63 CWN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is GU63 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 CWN 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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