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LD63 OYM

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD63 OYM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,504 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/55/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,076 miles

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone B less then 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,406 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LD63 OYM is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD63 OYM, 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 LD63 OYM registered?

LD63 OYM is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is LD63 OYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD63 OYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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