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LJ63 ZKE

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

267,484 mi
Last recorded267,484 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 267,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 256,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 247,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 234,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 223,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 215,898 miles

Front number plate deteriated

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 204,704 miles

emission to clean

front number plate deteriated

Pass 10 Apr 2018 179,224 miles

emission to clean

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,639 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,009 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 21 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 ZKE is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

Is LJ63 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 ZKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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