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LJ63 ZKR

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,655 mi
Last recorded117,655 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 103,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,476 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 100,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake excessively binding Osf & Nsr (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,900 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,900 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,704 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,569 miles

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

exhaust emissions to cleanno readings recorded

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 ZKR is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

LJ63 ZKR is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is LJ63 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 ZKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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