2013 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · AE63 VAA
2013 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 171,069 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AE63 VAA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2021
- 171,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AE63 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 BMW 518 (AE63 VAA) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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