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LA13 OYZ

2013 BMW 523

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,335 mi
Last recorded40,335 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52354,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 40,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing asap 225/55/17 97W runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 32,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,545 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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LA13 OYZ is a 2013 BMW 523 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 54,804 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA13 OYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA13 OYZ registered?

LA13 OYZ is a 2013 BMW 523, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is LA13 OYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA13 OYZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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