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PK63 YST

2013 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,207 mi
Last recorded205,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK63 YST
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 205,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 205,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 183,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 159,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,072 miles

exhaust emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,241 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 71,661 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 67,427 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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PK63 YST is a 2013 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PK63 YST, 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 PK63 YST registered?

PK63 YST is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is PK63 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK63 YST shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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