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YS63 ASV

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS63 ASV
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 139,269 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 110,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 99,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,499 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2018 57,932 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,386 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016

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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YS63 ASV is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black 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 YS63 ASV, 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 YS63 ASV registered?

YS63 ASV is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is YS63 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS63 ASV 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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