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PF63 BWW

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF63 BWW
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 59,232 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,016 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 34,136 miles

Engine cover and under floors trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PF63 BWW is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF63 BWW, 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 PF63 BWW registered?

PF63 BWW is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is PF63 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF63 BWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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