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HY63 CEA

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,628 mi
Last recorded149,628 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY63 CEA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,628 miles

slight play in o/s front inner steering joint possible steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2025 149,621 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation pulls left when test drove (1.2.1 (d))

slight play in o/s front inner steering joint possible steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Fail 14 Nov 2024 142,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,608 miles

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

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under try fitted not allowing full inception (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 112,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,376 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,652 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 44,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CEA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

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

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