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PN63 EYJ

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,701 mi
Last recorded194,701 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN63 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 194,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 174,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 159,782 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 143,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 135,739 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 135,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 110,137 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,679 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 90,669 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 90,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 79,318 miles

both rear tyres worn close to minimum wear marks

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PN63 EYJ is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PN63 EYJ, 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

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What year was PN63 EYJ registered?

PN63 EYJ is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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