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P444 ABU

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,004 mi
Last recorded224,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 ABU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 224,004 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damages (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front day time running light not working [vehicle pre 01/03/2018 model]

Pass 10 Jan 2025 218,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 218,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 210,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 210,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 199,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 191,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 191,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 188,014 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 188,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 172,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 143,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,765 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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P444 ABU is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P444 ABU, 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 P444 ABU registered?

P444 ABU is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is P444 ABU safe to buy?

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