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W1 HGL

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 HGL
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 126,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 121,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 116,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 113,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,223 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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W1 HGL is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W1 HGL, 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

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What year was W1 HGL registered?

W1 HGL is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is W1 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 HGL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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