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BT63 EAC

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 EAC
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 146,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 129,325 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 129,208 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 128,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,643 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a hole in side wall leaking air

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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BT63 EAC is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT63 EAC, 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 BT63 EAC registered?

BT63 EAC is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is BT63 EAC safe to buy?

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