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PFZ 5945

2013 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 5945
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 110,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 98,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 88,597 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 87,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 66,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,229 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 48,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 33,437 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,124 miles

rear tyres low

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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PFZ 5945 is a 2013 BMW 518 in Silver 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 PFZ 5945, 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 PFZ 5945?

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What year was PFZ 5945 registered?

PFZ 5945 is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is PFZ 5945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFZ 5945 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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