2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FG63 VJD

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the January 2025 pass at 76,184 miles, though the maintenance trend shows an irregular administrative pattern rather than a clear mechanical decline. The DVSA record lists a failed test and a passed test on the same day, 31 January 2025, at identical mileage with no defects recorded, repeating a pattern seen on 2 May 2024 at 72,306 miles. These same-day fail-pass pairs with zero recorded defects suggest clerical or presentation issues at the testing station rather than recurring physical faults. The underlying mechanical trend across the three years of data is stable, with no advisories or defects logged at any stage. The odometer sat at 64,715 miles for the March 2023 test, rose to 72,306 by May 2024, and reached 76,184 by January 2025. That equates to roughly 7,500 miles in the first interval and under 4,000 in the second, against a lifetime average near 5,860 miles per year. The low total for a 2013 car points to light use, likely with extended standing periods that can age rubber components and encourage corrosion even without high wear. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation and no missing annual tests, giving a thin but clean history. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and low-use profile. Stationary storage commonly degrades tyres and flexible brake hoses without triggering MOT advisories in a pass. The duplicated fail entries with no defects mean the tester's actual notes are absent, so verify the VOSA certificate and confirm no suppressed advisory exists on the physical document. Structural integrity and exhaust emissions drew no flags across all three tests, and the absence of corrosion or binding caliper reports is favourable. Treat the same-day failures as a documentation anomaly, not evidence of rectified faults, and rely on a current independent check before purchase.