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NU63 FBF

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,841 mi
Last recorded105,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU63 FBF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 101,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working head lamp has water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 101,558 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working head lamp has water ingress (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 96,670 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,155 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,054 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,858 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,811 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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NU63 FBF is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NU63 FBF, 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 NU63 FBF?

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What year was NU63 FBF registered?

NU63 FBF is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is NU63 FBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU63 FBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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