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LG63 VVP

2013 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,927 mi
Last recorded152,927 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 VVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 152,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 152,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 132,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 116,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 103,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides primarily on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,045 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim buckled/ damage

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 17 Oct 2016 45,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from manifold/turbo area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel rim buckled/ damage

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight buckle

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 VVP is a 2013 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

LG63 VVP is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is LG63 VVP safe to buy?

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