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RO63 VLD

2013 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 VLD
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 98,349 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,841 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,777 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,485 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 60,500 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 VLD is a 2013 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLD, 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 RO63 VLD registered?

RO63 VLD is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is RO63 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 VLD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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