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KN63 NPK

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,301 mi
Last recorded135,301 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN63 NPK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,301 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity offside+nearside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside+nearside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 125,722 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

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

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

Offside Front offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,693 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,157 miles

Nearside Front heavy condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nailed - 225/55 R17 97Y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a Cut on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Fail 21 Oct 2021 94,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Cut to Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has a Cut on Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

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

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Fail 12 Nov 2020 91,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple Cuts in Tyre Tread with Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald on Inner edge and 2.5mm in Centre

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,579 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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KN63 NPK is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 85,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN63 NPK, 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 13 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN63 NPK registered?

KN63 NPK is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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