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YK13 ADP

2013 BMW 523

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,856 mi
Last recorded70,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52354,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 ADP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,876 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt and undertray. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 62,876 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolts loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt and undertray. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,003 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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YK13 ADP is a 2013 BMW 523 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK13 ADP, 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.

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What year was YK13 ADP registered?

YK13 ADP is a 2013 BMW 523, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is YK13 ADP safe to buy?

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