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YU54 SFS

2013 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,629 mi
Last recorded188,629 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 SFS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 188,629 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 185,079 miles

undertrays and side trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2024 180,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (water ingress) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 171,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 41,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,481 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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YU54 SFS is a 2013 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YU54 SFS, 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

How do I check the history of YU54 SFS?

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What year was YU54 SFS registered?

YU54 SFS is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is YU54 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU54 SFS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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