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VN63 WSZ

2013 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

224,340 mi
Last recorded224,340 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 WSZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 224,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 224,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 210,249 miles

Engine covers fitted & undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 210,249 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 180,666 miles

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

Under trays fitted back to front

Fail 8 Nov 2019 180,666 miles

Under trays fitted back to front

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 148,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2019 148,201 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,401 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,763 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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VN63 WSZ is a 2013 BMW 518 in Blue 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 VN63 WSZ, 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 VN63 WSZ?

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What year was VN63 WSZ registered?

VN63 WSZ is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is VN63 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN63 WSZ 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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