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LM63 UFA

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,226 mi
Last recorded181,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 UFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 181,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 181,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 170,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 159,528 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 159,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,891 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 120,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,945 miles

Front front wipers slight smear - aero

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 1.6m - worn on edge - cuts - misshapen - 245 45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYre has cut - no cords - 245 45 R18 RFT

front pads starting get low inside

Fail 14 Oct 2016 61,945 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front wipers slight smear - aero

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 1.6m - worn on edge - cuts - misshapen - 245 45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYre has cut - no cords - 245 45 R18 RFT

front pads starting get low inside

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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LM63 UFA is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM63 UFA, 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 LM63 UFA registered?

LM63 UFA is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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