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KY63 YFN

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,711 mi
Last recorded122,711 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY63 YFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 122,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 114,179 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 103,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 103,696 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,478 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,531 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,737 miles

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

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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KY63 YFN is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY63 YFN, 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 KY63 YFN registered?

KY63 YFN is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is KY63 YFN safe to buy?

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