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KR63 YCJ

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,911 mi
Last recorded190,911 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR63 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 190,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray and subframe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 190,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower section of brake backplate a little insecure

Offside Front flexy section of exhaust a little deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2025 177,050 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 146,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 93,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,169 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,751 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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KR63 YCJ is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KR63 YCJ, 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 KR63 YCJ registered?

KR63 YCJ is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is KR63 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR63 YCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR63 YCJ have outstanding finance?

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