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LJ63 VJZ

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,436 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 71,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,451 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,732 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,655 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,521 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VJZ is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

LJ63 VJZ is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 VJZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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