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YK13 FFE

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 FFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 102,872 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 100,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 169,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 61,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 May 2016 46,848 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 May 2016 46,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 May 2015 36,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK13 FFE is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK13 FFE, 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.

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What year was YK13 FFE registered?

YK13 FFE is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is YK13 FFE safe to buy?

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