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YG13 BDO

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 BDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 125,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 82,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4,000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,626 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,883 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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YG13 BDO 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 YG13 BDO, 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 YG13 BDO registered?

YG13 BDO is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is YG13 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG13 BDO 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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