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OFZ 9693

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,818 mi
Last recorded175,818 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 9693
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 175,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 175,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 169,618 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Start to wear smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 162,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 154,043 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 144,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 135,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 126,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,508 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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OFZ 9693 is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OFZ 9693, 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 OFZ 9693 registered?

OFZ 9693 is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is OFZ 9693 safe to buy?

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