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RF13 DGZ

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF13 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside[nearside damaged on outer wall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged and tyre cracking[would recommend changing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 143,203 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very light cracking[nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear diff has seepage of oil

Pass 6 Apr 2024 135,523 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside corroded but not excessive

undertrays missing[front to rear]

Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,522 miles

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

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

Rear nearside and offside corroded but not excessive

undertrays missing[front to rear]

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 127,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,065 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,606 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 59,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 overs and under trays fitted obscuring views

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,356 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,999 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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RF13 DGZ is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF13 DGZ, 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 RF13 DGZ registered?

RF13 DGZ is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is RF13 DGZ safe to buy?

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