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AK63 HKP

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,897 mi
Last recorded160,897 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 HKP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cut in places (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 150,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 150,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush on multi link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 139,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 132,522 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,972 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,708 miles

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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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AK63 HKP is a 2013 BMW 518 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK63 HKP, 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 AK63 HKP registered?

AK63 HKP is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is AK63 HKP safe to buy?

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