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VU63 DPZ

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,415 mi
Last recorded173,415 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 DPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 173,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 143,708 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 143,708 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 120,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,277 miles

chip/crack in screen

n/s side damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 65,144 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,370 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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VU63 DPZ 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 72.7%.

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 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 VU63 DPZ, 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.

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What year was VU63 DPZ registered?

VU63 DPZ is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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