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FG63 ORS

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 ORS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,777 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 109,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,401 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,848 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,661 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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FG63 ORS is a 2013 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG63 ORS, 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 FG63 ORS registered?

FG63 ORS is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 11 November 2013.

Is FG63 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 ORS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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