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SC04 WLC

2013 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 WLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 133,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 128,218 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 120,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 119,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 119,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn / cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 114,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,838 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,469 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,803 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 97,407 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 97,407 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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SC04 WLC is a 2013 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC04 WLC, 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 SC04 WLC registered?

SC04 WLC is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is SC04 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 WLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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