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FG63 VZW

2013 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,978 mi
Last recorded225,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 51893,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 225,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 202,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 177,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 145,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 73,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,277 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZW 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 FG63 VZW, 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

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What year was FG63 VZW registered?

FG63 VZW is a 2013 BMW 518, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is FG63 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 VZW 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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