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YJ13 ZMS

2013 BMW 523

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52354,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 ZMS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,065 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 68,065 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,845 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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YJ13 ZMS is a 2013 BMW 523 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 54,804 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ13 ZMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ13 ZMS registered?

YJ13 ZMS is a 2013 BMW 523, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is YJ13 ZMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ13 ZMS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ13 ZMS have outstanding finance?

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