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RO63 UPX

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,209 mi
Last recorded140,209 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 140,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,894 miles

Car Is Filthy Inside. Moved Items From The Seats To Check Seat Belts

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed On the Inner Edge Of The tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,597 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,241 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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RO63 UPX is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black 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 RO63 UPX, 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 UPX?

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What year was RO63 UPX registered?

RO63 UPX is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is RO63 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 UPX 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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