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M20 WSX

2013 BMW 525

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,013 mi
Last recorded166,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 WSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 166,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 172,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 172,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 167,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 162,822 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 162,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 127,087 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 158,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,031 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 112,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 153,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,139 miles

Front brake disc's thin

Pass 14 Nov 2020 149,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

centre exhaust clamp sleeve deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,037 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,037 miles

Nearside Front 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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,419 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,411 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,320 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Protective under cover insecure.

Fail 24 Nov 2017 132,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes at fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Protective under cover insecure.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,084 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 30,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 117,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 117,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 92,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,606 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 61,606 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,739 miles

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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M20 WSX is a 2013 BMW 525 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M20 WSX, 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 M20 WSX registered?

M20 WSX is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2013.

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