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DY63 VYX

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,251 mi
Last recorded154,251 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 VYX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 154,251 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 153,739 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 142,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outside edge

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,479 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + has screw in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,895 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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DY63 VYX is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black 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 DY63 VYX, 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 DY63 VYX registered?

DY63 VYX is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 3 October 2013.

Is DY63 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 VYX 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.

Does DY63 VYX have outstanding finance?

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