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YG63 ZDH

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,606 mi
Last recorded156,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG63 ZDH
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,606 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2026 156,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres low tread

Fail 31 Jul 2025 143,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres low tread

Pass 19 Jul 2024 128,936 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s f tyre perished and low on tread

Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,701 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,884 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 114,884 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,754 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 94,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 86,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,662 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge but tread depth requirements met.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge but tread depth requirements met.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,367 miles

Offside 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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YG63 ZDH is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDH, 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 YG63 ZDH registered?

YG63 ZDH is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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