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KE63 OFA

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,321 mi
Last recorded79,321 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE63 OFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 79,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Nearside under tray loose in varying places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF lower rear ball joint dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Offside hand brake slightly under adjusted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Both rear upper exhaust rubbers perishing and have movement (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arm bushes cracking and perishing and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Nearside under tray loose in varying places (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low OSF headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF lower rear ball joint dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Offside hand brake slightly under adjusted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective Both rear upper exhaust rubbers perishing and have movement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,032 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Offside Rear tyre close/cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,715 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 47,715 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,584 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 43,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,346 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 37,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 20,701 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 20,701 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 11,033 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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KE63 OFA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE63 OFA, 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 KE63 OFA registered?

KE63 OFA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is KE63 OFA safe to buy?

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