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KS13 FXA

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 FXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 149,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 145,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 135,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 113,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,832 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 30 May 2017 88,832 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,109 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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KS13 FXA is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue 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 KS13 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of KS13 FXA?

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What year was KS13 FXA registered?

KS13 FXA is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is KS13 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS13 FXA 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 KS13 FXA have outstanding finance?

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