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SH63 MXN

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 MXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,655 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 72,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 53,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,076 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 MXN is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SH63 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

SH63 MXN is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is SH63 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 MXN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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