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AU63 RXP

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 163,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 157,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,894 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 144,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 139,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,246 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 129,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 96y rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 96y rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,926 miles

Nearside Rear deterioration air suspension bellows

Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear deterioration air suspension bellows

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,183 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 RXP is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXP, 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

How do I check the history of AU63 RXP?

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What year was AU63 RXP registered?

AU63 RXP is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is AU63 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 RXP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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