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FE63 EWA

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 EWA
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 72,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,305 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 EWA 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 FE63 EWA, 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 EWA?

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What year was FE63 EWA registered?

FE63 EWA is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is FE63 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 EWA 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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