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LH63 AUW

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH63 AUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,665 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect os/ns both front (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 117,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect os/ns both front (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,663 miles

Nearside Front shock boot torn

Offside Front shock boot torn

Offside Front steering rack joint very slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2024 115,663 miles

Nearside Front shock boot torn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock boot torn

Offside Front steering rack joint very slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 104,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,593 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 76,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,074 miles

Fas not detected

Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,856 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre nailed treads

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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LH63 AUW is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LH63 AUW, 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 LH63 AUW?

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What year was LH63 AUW registered?

LH63 AUW is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2013.

Is LH63 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH63 AUW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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