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R30 FJR

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 FJR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 149,991 miles

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

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

oil leak from sump area, not excessive

Fail 30 Mar 2026 149,991 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from sump area, not excessive

Pass 29 Mar 2025 144,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 2 Apr 2024 142,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 134,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 134,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 100,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm & worn to edges 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four corners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm & worn to edges 245/45/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R30 FJR is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R30 FJR, 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 R30 FJR registered?

R30 FJR is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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