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GX63 VJA

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,236 mi
Last recorded144,236 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 VJA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 144,236 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 99,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISC WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FOUR PADS WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc/s lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc/s slight lip

Service lights noted on dash

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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GX63 VJA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX63 VJA, 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 GX63 VJA registered?

GX63 VJA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 12 October 2013.

Is GX63 VJA safe to buy?

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