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VN13 GMV

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,326 mi
Last recorded104,326 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 GMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,326 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 104,326 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 88,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,939 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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VN13 GMV is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN13 GMV, 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 VN13 GMV registered?

VN13 GMV is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is VN13 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 GMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN13 GMV have outstanding finance?

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