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KV63 LZW

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 127,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 119,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective O/E (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective O/E (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,733 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,507 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,205 miles

Emissions too clean to test at the time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean to test at the time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2017 22,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,230 miles

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 LZW is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZW, 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

How do I check the history of KV63 LZW?

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What year was KV63 LZW registered?

KV63 LZW is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is KV63 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV63 LZW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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