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LJ63 ZJK

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,500 mi
Last recorded203,500 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 203,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 202,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 200,998 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 179,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,864 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 163,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,714 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24 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 ZJK is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZJK, 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 LJ63 ZJK?

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What year was LJ63 ZJK registered?

LJ63 ZJK is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is LJ63 ZJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 ZJK shows 14 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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