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N4 CNA

2013 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 CNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,022 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,500 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 70,577 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,818 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,234 miles

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

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 Dec 2018 51,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,273 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,957 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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N4 CNA is a 2013 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N4 CNA, 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 N4 CNA registered?

N4 CNA is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is N4 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 CNA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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