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YG63 UOP

2013 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,851 mi
Last recorded143,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 UOP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,585 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,456 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 23 Nov 2019 72,711 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions not detected

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,464 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Fail 5 Dec 2017 46,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,303 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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YG63 UOP is a 2013 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YG63 UOP, 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 YG63 UOP registered?

YG63 UOP is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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The MOT history for YG63 UOP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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