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W88 YYE

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 YYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,413 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,043 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,715 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 77,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,821 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 67,821 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust insecure/ loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front undertray damaged due to exhaust fault

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,148 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm

Offside Front tyre 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Fail 7 Aug 2017 42,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3 mm

Offside Front tyre 3 mm

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,156 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 40,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W88 YYE is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W88 YYE, 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 W88 YYE registered?

W88 YYE is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is W88 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 YYE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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