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BK63 GYR

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,758 mi
Last recorded140,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 GYR
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 140,758 miles

vehicle equipped with under body & sill covers

Pass 6 Feb 2025 129,458 miles

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

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,896 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 84,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 72,558 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,618 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 51,618 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,960 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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BK63 GYR is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey 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 BK63 GYR, 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 BK63 GYR registered?

BK63 GYR is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is BK63 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK63 GYR 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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