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ST63 CLN

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 CLN
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 147,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 146,799 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 146,799 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 134,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 117,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,931 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,877 miles

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

under shields fitted vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn (inner faces)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,666 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn (inner faces)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 74,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,267 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,190 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some 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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ST63 CLN 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 84.6%.

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 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 ST63 CLN, 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

How do I check the history of ST63 CLN?

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What year was ST63 CLN registered?

ST63 CLN is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is ST63 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST63 CLN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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