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BL13 KUY

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 KUY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 139,163 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/55/17 rf ()

Fail 5 Jun 2020 86,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/55/17 ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/55/17 rf ()

Pass 24 May 2019 77,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,613 miles

Front wipers smearing across screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL13 KUY is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL13 KUY, 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 BL13 KUY registered?

BL13 KUY is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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