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LJ63 ZPV

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 118,342 miles

Flexi pipe worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 118,339 miles

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

Flexi pipe worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 18 Sep 2024 114,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 111,953 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,378 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,655 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 63,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,877 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,877 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' windscreen sticker (8.3.1e)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' gps & mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,892 miles

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

front suspension front arms front bushes weak

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 ZPV is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPV, 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.

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What year was LJ63 ZPV registered?

LJ63 ZPV is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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