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GU63 XBM

2013 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,442 mi
Last recorded142,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 XBM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 142,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 142,439 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 132,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 132,799 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,466 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Pass 5 Aug 2023 116,565 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 113,031 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (( Brake pad looks to be worn to or possibly below minimum required limit but it is not clearly visible during test. Replacement recommended. )) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( As with the nearside front tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,270 miles

Advise engine bay cover & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,718 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 107,717 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front BOTH of the front wipers not checked due to the lack of liquid from washers

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,913 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,998 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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GU63 XBM is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBM, 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 GU63 XBM registered?

GU63 XBM is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is GU63 XBM safe to buy?

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