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L28 AYR

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,281 mi
Last recorded171,281 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 AYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 171,281 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 171,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 166,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 156,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 151,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 147,428 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 147,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,548 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 127,548 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,782 miles

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,224 miles

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,456 miles

sill,engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,850 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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L28 AYR is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L28 AYR, 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 L28 AYR registered?

L28 AYR is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is L28 AYR safe to buy?

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