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A5 PMK

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2022 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,950 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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A5 PMK is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey 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 A5 PMK, 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 A5 PMK registered?

A5 PMK is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is A5 PMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PMK 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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