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MW63 NBY

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,751 mi
Last recorded186,751 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW63 NBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 186,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 177,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing shoulder wear on both edges of the front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 163,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 148,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 130,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,944 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,944 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,642 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,624 miles

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

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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MW63 NBY is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW63 NBY, 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 MW63 NBY registered?

MW63 NBY is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is MW63 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW63 NBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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