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CH51 GAY

2013 BMW 518

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 GAY
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 120,645 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 119,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,209 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,596 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,455 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,423 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

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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CH51 GAY is a 2013 BMW 518 in White 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 CH51 GAY, 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 CH51 GAY?

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What year was CH51 GAY registered?

CH51 GAY is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is CH51 GAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH51 GAY 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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