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EY63 GBZ

2013 BMW 518

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,917 mi
Last recorded91,917 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY63 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 74,557 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 74,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,468 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,729 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Wrong Way Around (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,188 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wear To Centre Of Tread On 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,479 miles

Offside Rear Inner Wheel rim slightly out of shape.

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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EY63 GBZ is a 2013 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY63 GBZ, 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 EY63 GBZ registered?

EY63 GBZ is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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