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GV63 FXB

2013 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,804 mi
Last recorded58,804 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV63 FXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 58,804 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, cuts, worn unevenly and scrubbing off on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts, worn on both edges and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts, worn on both edges and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts, worn on both edges and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, cracking, cuts, worn on both edges and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,419 miles

Engine oil leak around oil filter housing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 40,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on dash illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak around oil filter housing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 34,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,985 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 21,985 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 19,237 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,915 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,970 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 15,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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GV63 FXB is a 2013 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV63 FXB, 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 GV63 FXB registered?

GV63 FXB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is GV63 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV63 FXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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