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A22 OMX

2013 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 OMX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 116,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 111,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 109,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,385 miles

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

front accident damage repaired

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,647 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A22 OMX is a 2013 BMW 518 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A22 OMX, 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 A22 OMX registered?

A22 OMX is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is A22 OMX safe to buy?

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