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SK63 YLT

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,279 mi
Last recorded105,279 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK63 YLT
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 95,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp steamed up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,551 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,432 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,392 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,853 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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SK63 YLT is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey 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 SK63 YLT, 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 SK63 YLT registered?

SK63 YLT is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is SK63 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK63 YLT 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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