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YF63 FHO

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

267,750 mi
Last recorded267,750 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 FHO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 267,750 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 245,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 238,573 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 238,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 216,034 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 185,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 179,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 178,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 167,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 136,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor insecure hanging loose

Fail 6 Jan 2018 136,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor insecure hanging loose

Fail 19 Dec 2017 135,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor insecure hanging loose

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,234 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

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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YF63 FHO is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YF63 FHO, 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 YF63 FHO registered?

YF63 FHO is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 9 December 2013.

Is YF63 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF63 FHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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