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LF63 EAA

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,363 mi
Last recorded222,363 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 EAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 222,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 215,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 196,371 miles

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2024 196,304 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit+contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 183,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 183,042 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low

Fail 27 Sep 2021 158,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low

Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,694 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,077 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,783 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,783 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 EAA is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LF63 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

LF63 EAA is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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