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LG63 ALU

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 ALU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,868 miles

Manufacture Undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 79,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacture Undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and brake pipes.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,081 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 44,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,191 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2020 39,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,671 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 35,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,520 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edges.

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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LG63 ALU is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black 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 LG63 ALU, 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 LG63 ALU registered?

LG63 ALU is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is LG63 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 ALU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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