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LG63 ZYB

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 118,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer bumper grill missing

Fail 27 Jul 2026 118,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer bumper grill missing

Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,130 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 102,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,734 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 83,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on outer edge and cord showing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,517 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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LG63 ZYB 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 LG63 ZYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG63 ZYB?

You can check the full history of LG63 ZYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG63 ZYB registered?

LG63 ZYB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2013.

Is LG63 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG63 ZYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG63 ZYB have outstanding finance?

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