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HF63 UFU

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF63 UFU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 131,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR/NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,404 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 110,357 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cut in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 95,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,582 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,582 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 72,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 65,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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HF63 UFU is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 93,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF63 UFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF63 UFU registered?

HF63 UFU is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is HF63 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF63 UFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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