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FE63 XTV

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,398 mi
Last recorded121,398 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also, sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 116,313 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,108 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,405 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,109 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 93,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Washer not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,091 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,730 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 49,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XTV is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE63 XTV, 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 FE63 XTV registered?

FE63 XTV is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is FE63 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 XTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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