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SK63 YJH

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK63 YJH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 171,387 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 161,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 161,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,140 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation inside

washer fluid low

Rear diff rubber doughnut severely split

Rear diff rubber mounting bushes split x3

Fail 26 Jan 2023 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp has condensation inside

washer fluid low

Rear diff rubber doughnut severely split

Rear diff rubber mounting bushes split x3

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,197 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,210 miles

Rear propshaft rubber coupling spliting rear

Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear propshaft rubber coupling spliting rear

Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,615 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working wiper subject to test (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working wiper subject to test (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,300 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

O/s/r tyre tread getting low.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,759 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 29,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SK63 YJH is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SK63 YJH, 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 SK63 YJH registered?

SK63 YJH is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is SK63 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK63 YJH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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