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L23 BLR

2013 BMW 525

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 BLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 114,815 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2021 69,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,168 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,052 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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L23 BLR is a 2013 BMW 525 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L23 BLR, 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.

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What year was L23 BLR registered?

L23 BLR is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is L23 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 BLR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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