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SB63 HFN

2013 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 HFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, nsf strong advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc inner face pitted edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,705 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 24,717 miles

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

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)

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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SB63 HFN is a 2013 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB63 HFN, 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 SB63 HFN registered?

SB63 HFN is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2013.

Is SB63 HFN safe to buy?

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