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SH63 GYR

2013 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,763 mi
Last recorded119,763 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 GYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 119,763 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 119,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,661 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bush cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 62,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,771 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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SH63 GYR is a 2013 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SH63 GYR, 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 SH63 GYR registered?

SH63 GYR is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is SH63 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 GYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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