CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG63 VMD

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

231,376 mi
Last recorded231,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 VMD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 231,376 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

f registration plate slight damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2024 224,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 209,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 201,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 188,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 167,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 81,895 miles

Front 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG63 VMD is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WG63 VMD, 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

How do I check the history of WG63 VMD?

You can check the full history of WG63 VMD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG63 VMD registered?

WG63 VMD is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is WG63 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG63 VMD 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.

Does WG63 VMD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG63 VMD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.