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HN63 LNX

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,395 mi
Last recorded160,395 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN63 LNX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 160,395 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 160,395 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner tierod

Pass 6 Jun 2024 149,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 149,689 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining, worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,095 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 139,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,609 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,542 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 118,542 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,980 miles

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

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

front axle imbalance

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2019 109,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front axle imbalance

front position lamps slightly flickering

right hand and left hand dipped beam bulb failure warning lamp on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 78,551 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,378 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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HN63 LNX is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HN63 LNX, 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 HN63 LNX registered?

HN63 LNX is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is HN63 LNX safe to buy?

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