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OU63 ZVF

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,447 mi
Last recorded106,447 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU63 ZVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 106,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 100,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 96,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,593 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges/close to min requirement

rear inner wheel rims distorted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 10 Sep 2020 79,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,191 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 71,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,991 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,074 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

covers on engine and on underside

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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OU63 ZVF is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black 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 OU63 ZVF, 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 OU63 ZVF registered?

OU63 ZVF is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is OU63 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU63 ZVF 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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