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LJ63 DRV

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 DRV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,964 miles

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

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

Rear rear wiper defective

Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,715 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 73,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,238 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has wear and tear on outer sidewall

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Front tyre just meet the legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2017 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,613 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LJ63 DRV is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ63 DRV, 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

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What year was LJ63 DRV registered?

LJ63 DRV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is LJ63 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 DRV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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