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HY63 BGF

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,632 mi
Last recorded186,632 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 BGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 186,632 miles

Nearside Front Water in head light

Fail 27 Oct 2025 186,593 miles

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

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Nearside Front Water in head light

Offside Rear bake pad wiring broken

Pass 30 Oct 2024 180,371 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HAS MOISTURE INSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front UNDER TRAY BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear UNDER TRAY BROKEN/MISSING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT SURROUND LOOSE

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

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN

Fail 24 Oct 2024 180,294 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HAS MOISTURE INSIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front UNDER TRAY BROKEN

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

Nearside Rear UNDER TRAY BROKEN/MISSING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT SURROUND LOOSE

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

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN

Pass 4 Nov 2023 174,717 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 174,717 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 163,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 156,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 156,668 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 149,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,654 miles

Front tyres wearing low outer edges

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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HY63 BGF is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY63 BGF, 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 HY63 BGF registered?

HY63 BGF is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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