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FE63 DHU

2013 BMW 518

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 DHU
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost central bush (lower shock mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost central bush (lower shock mounting bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,472 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure front flex pipe broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,592 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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FE63 DHU is a 2013 BMW 518 in Blue 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 FE63 DHU, 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 FE63 DHU?

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What year was FE63 DHU registered?

FE63 DHU is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is FE63 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 DHU 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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