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AO63 WVP

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,602 mi
Last recorded210,602 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 WVP
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 210,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 196,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 196,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2021 163,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,853 miles

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

nearside rear of vehicle suspension was down, no signs of damaged air bag or leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,311 miles

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

unable to detect emissions blip

Fail 13 Dec 2017 95,310 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to detect emissions blip

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,007 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,007 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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AO63 WVP is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO63 WVP, 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 AO63 WVP registered?

AO63 WVP is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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