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LJ63 ZGX

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

261,921 mi
Last recorded261,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 ZGX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 261,921 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 257,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2024 247,294 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 234,501 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 224,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 216,791 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 211,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 202,014 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 202,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 176,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 132,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,755 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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LJ63 ZGX 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 93.8%.

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 LJ63 ZGX, 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 LJ63 ZGX registered?

LJ63 ZGX is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is LJ63 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 ZGX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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