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RO63 BOF

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO63 BOF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,795 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,429 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 34,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,743 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 24,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

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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RO63 BOF is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO63 BOF, 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 RO63 BOF registered?

RO63 BOF is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is RO63 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO63 BOF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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