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VK63 XHN

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,241 mi
Last recorded104,241 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 XHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,241 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 104,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 100,201 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split from fixing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover split from fixing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 12,607 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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VK63 XHN is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK63 XHN, 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 VK63 XHN registered?

VK63 XHN is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is VK63 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK63 XHN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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