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MW63 SVD

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,889 mi
Last recorded199,889 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW63 SVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 199,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 182,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 172,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,891 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 157,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,182 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 115,093 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 103,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 SVD is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW63 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

MW63 SVD is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is MW63 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW63 SVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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