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YR13 VGF

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 VGF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,120 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 60,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 53,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,240 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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YR13 VGF is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR13 VGF, 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 YR13 VGF registered?

YR13 VGF is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is YR13 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 VGF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR13 VGF have outstanding finance?

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