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LM63 OEL

2013 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

236,832 mi
Last recorded236,832 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 OEL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 236,832 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 223,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2023 197,982 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 176,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 153,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,022 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit at time of test. Have advised presenter.

Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit at time of test. Have advised presenter.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 113,459 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,288 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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LM63 OEL is a 2013 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM63 OEL, 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 LM63 OEL registered?

LM63 OEL is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is LM63 OEL safe to buy?

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