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SM63 CXR

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,937 mi
Last recorded118,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 CXR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 115,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 110,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge,advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2022 105,928 miles

smaller wheels fitted to front

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,985 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,100 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear valves. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,497 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,877 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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SM63 CXR is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey 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 SM63 CXR, 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 SM63 CXR registered?

SM63 CXR is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is SM63 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 CXR 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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