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PJ63 BAV

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,393 mi
Last recorded153,393 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 BAV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B area. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating RBT reading excessively fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating RBT reading excessively fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch lining damaged. wheel on full lock turn coming in to contact and rubbing against wheel arch lining. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner + outer disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner + outer discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscured view of full inspection.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,885 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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PJ63 BAV is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ63 BAV, 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 PJ63 BAV registered?

PJ63 BAV is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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