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LL63 WLX

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,136 mi
Last recorded129,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL63 WLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 129,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,307 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 72,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,748 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside also worn smooth on inner edge, recomend replace (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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LL63 WLX is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL63 WLX, 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 LL63 WLX registered?

LL63 WLX is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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