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LF63 BVK

2013 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,305 mi
Last recorded85,305 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 BVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 85,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 75,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 61,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,394 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 48,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,732 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,849 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,574 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,574 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,411 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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LF63 BVK is a 2013 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LF63 BVK, 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 LF63 BVK registered?

LF63 BVK is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is LF63 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 BVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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