CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA63 AVK

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA63 AVK
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 163,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 152,204 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 152,201 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 128,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,783 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,228 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 122,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,873 miles

Crack in windscreen.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 105,933 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,459 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,810 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (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
Full BMW 518 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA63 AVK is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EA63 AVK, 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 EA63 AVK?

You can check the full history of EA63 AVK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA63 AVK registered?

EA63 AVK is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is EA63 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA63 AVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA63 AVK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA63 AVK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.