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LE08 ELE

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,105 mi
Last recorded173,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 ELE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 173,105 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 159,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 146,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,897 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,263 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,469 miles

windscreen chips in zone A/B

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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LE08 ELE is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LE08 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LE08 ELE?

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What year was LE08 ELE registered?

LE08 ELE is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is LE08 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE08 ELE 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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