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KV63 LZJ

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,123 mi
Last recorded190,123 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV63 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 190,123 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2024 178,025 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 178,025 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 166,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 155,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 146,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 129,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,483 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

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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KV63 LZJ is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV63 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV63 LZJ registered?

KV63 LZJ is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is KV63 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV63 LZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV63 LZJ have outstanding finance?

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