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AL10 MDA

2013 BMW 518

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,852 mi
Last recorded151,852 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 MDA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 151,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 132,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

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undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 106,315 miles

front pads low and rear pads low inner . under tray fitted to the car all round

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,515 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 93,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,441 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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AL10 MDA is a 2013 BMW 518 in Brown 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 AL10 MDA, 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 AL10 MDA registered?

AL10 MDA is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is AL10 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL10 MDA 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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