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NB13 ERB

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,209 mi
Last recorded57,209 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB13 ERB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 57,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clap missing off exhaust after front flexi, exhaust hanging off, new clamp required (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passenger wiper blade torn, dirvers wiper doesnt clear effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (flashing up sidelight/daytime light fault on dash) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is just below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle pipe to DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 42,834 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2023 42,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed separate from dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2022 33,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to middle disconnected (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 25,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 17,267 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 24 May 2018 17,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side edge mark with yellow chalk/245/40 R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 27 Nov 2016 15,409 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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NB13 ERB is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NB13 ERB, 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 NB13 ERB registered?

NB13 ERB is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is NB13 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB13 ERB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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