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G13 RLW

2017 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52572,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 RLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 71,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 103,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,624 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 94,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 57,271 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,507 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 74,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,196 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,185 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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G13 RLW is a 2017 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 72,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G13 RLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G13 RLW registered?

G13 RLW is a 2017 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is G13 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 RLW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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