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PE63 STE

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,325 mi
Last recorded167,325 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE63 STE
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 167,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 150,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 150,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball join (arm) rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear "doughnut" coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear diff mounting bush deteriorated (in rear sub-frame)

Pass 6 Apr 2024 133,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 188,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 107,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 88,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,363 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,649 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,621 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,404 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,175 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 49,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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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PE63 STE is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE63 STE, 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 PE63 STE registered?

PE63 STE is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is PE63 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE63 STE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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