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LD63 GBZ

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

343,650 mi
Last recorded343,650 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD63 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 343,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 343,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 339,859 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 339,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 336,366 miles

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2024 336,364 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 332,309 miles

Excessive vibration when selected gears

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 328,589 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 319,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 310,875 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 296,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 289,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 280,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 248,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 247,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 209,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 165,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 126,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,537 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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LD63 GBZ is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD63 GBZ, 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 LD63 GBZ registered?

LD63 GBZ is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is LD63 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD63 GBZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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