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LJ63 ZHW

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,533 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 54,449 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,002 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 43,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp glass broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 177,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,491 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,205 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 ZHW is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ63 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

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

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