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MM13 UJS

2013 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,330 mi
Last recorded158,330 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM13 UJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 158,330 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 158,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 153,966 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 153,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,300 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 145,279 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 145,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 142,529 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 1 Dec 2020 138,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,594 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,535 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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MM13 UJS is a 2013 BMW 525 in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM13 UJS, 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

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What year was MM13 UJS registered?

MM13 UJS is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is MM13 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM13 UJS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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