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WO08 SSO

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,895 mi
Last recorded174,895 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO08 SSO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 174,895 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 169,377 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 169,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and close to wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 163,754 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 157,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 143,830 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 134,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,849 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges - especially n/s/f

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WO08 SSO 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 WO08 SSO, 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 WO08 SSO registered?

WO08 SSO is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is WO08 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO08 SSO 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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