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ST13 KAR

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 KAR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 138,093 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 28 Jun 2025 126,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 113,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2023 101,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 101,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 95,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear on fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear on fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,626 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 89,626 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,384 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,364 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,906 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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ST13 KAR is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST13 KAR, 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 ST13 KAR registered?

ST13 KAR is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is ST13 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 KAR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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