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L40 MCR

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,470 mi
Last recorded89,470 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 199,529 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 199,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,903 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 193,471 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 193,471 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 187,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 290,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 290,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,479 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2021 172,840 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 169,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,462 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 162,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,305 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 136,305 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,535 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 533,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L40 MCR is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L40 MCR, 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 L40 MCR registered?

L40 MCR is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is L40 MCR safe to buy?

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