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KV63 LZG

2013 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,676 mi
Last recorded143,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV63 LZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 143,676 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 143,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover damaged

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 143,672 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 137,878 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off SLIGHT DAMAGE SECURED WITH CABLE TIE (0.1 (a))

Offside Front FRONT BUMPER AND O/S WING HAS DAMAGE

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,178 miles

Both front strut gaiters split and deteriorated

Nearside rear shock shroud deteriorated

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

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

underside covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 118,178 miles

Both front strut gaiters split and deteriorated

Nearside rear shock shroud deteriorated

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

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

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,172 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,843 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,462 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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KV63 LZG is a 2013 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KV63 LZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV63 LZG registered?

KV63 LZG is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2013.

Is KV63 LZG safe to buy?

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