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RO63 LHN

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,643 mi
Last recorded170,643 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 LHN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 170,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake wear sensor unplugged but has new pads fitted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 170,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to worn flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,564 miles

flexi deterioated exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,952 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 8 Jun 2021 129,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wipers poor

Pass 7 May 2020 124,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,681 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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RO63 LHN is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO63 LHN, 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 RO63 LHN?

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What year was RO63 LHN registered?

RO63 LHN is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is RO63 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 LHN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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