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AU63 KUB

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 KUB
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 98,384 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 88,810 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 88,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,432 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 80,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 56,092 miles

All four tyres on limits

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 41,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,905 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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AU63 KUB 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 83.3%.

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 AU63 KUB, 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 AU63 KUB registered?

AU63 KUB is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is AU63 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 KUB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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