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LJ63 ZHL

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,293 mi
Last recorded172,293 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 137,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 100,777 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,777 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,073 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 52,216 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 394,444 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZHL is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZHL, 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 LJ63 ZHL registered?

LJ63 ZHL is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is LJ63 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 ZHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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