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YK63 YNF

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,725 mi
Last recorded136,725 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 YNF
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,725 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

dpf been open got letter for cleaning

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,113 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,317 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,963 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 92,941 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions cannot be tested due to broken pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect Front & Rear (0.1 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,922 miles

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 31 Oct 2019 73,638 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 73,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,193 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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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YK63 YNF is a 2013 BMW 518 in White 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 YK63 YNF, 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 YK63 YNF registered?

YK63 YNF is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is YK63 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK63 YNF 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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