2013 BMW 518 2.0L Diesel · PO63 VCD
2013 BMW 518 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 142,366 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 518
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,366 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.
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PO63 VCD Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 142,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO63 VCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 518 (PO63 VCD) between August 2016 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
PO63 VCD Mileage History
- 26/08/201641,156 mi
- 27/09/201759,119 mi+17,963 mi
- 27/09/201759,119 mi
- 20/10/201759,267 mi+148 mi
- 21/04/201870,969 mi+11,702 mi
- 16/10/201882,506 mi+11,537 mi
- 13/04/201992,789 mi+10,283 mi
- 12/10/2019102,227 mi+9,438 mi
- 12/10/2020113,373 mi+11,146 mi
- 08/04/2021117,397 mi+4,024 mi
- 09/10/2021126,765 mi+9,368 mi
- 05/04/2022134,437 mi+7,672 mi
- 07/10/2022141,687 mi+7,250 mi
- 27/10/2022142,366 mi+679 mi
Average of roughly 16,407 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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