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2013 BMW 518
General Information
- Registration FD63CUO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 518
- Year 2013
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,776 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- rear prop shaft donut cracking perished
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
29 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,002 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,010 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,374 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,436 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,436 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,184 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
7 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 114,474 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Reason(s) for failure
- Advise nearside front brake disc back plate insecure Dangerous
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,807 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020 5 Jun 202616 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,722 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,649 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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FD63CUO was registered on 2013-12-17
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