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OV63 LND

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,866 mi
Last recorded126,866 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 LND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 126,866 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars. 275/40/18 rflt (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bars. 275/40/18 rflt (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 109,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,758 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing to edges

Pass 23 May 2019 81,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge , advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 16 Dec 2017 75,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front left tyre worn on outer edge, and has sidewall damage but not deep enough to expose cordes and plys.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

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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OV63 LND is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV63 LND, 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 OV63 LND registered?

OV63 LND is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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