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AF63 HNO

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,622 mi
Last recorded166,622 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 HNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,622 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 128,607 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,889 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,793 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 105,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,979 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,854 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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AF63 HNO is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF63 HNO, 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

How do I check the history of AF63 HNO?

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What year was AF63 HNO registered?

AF63 HNO is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2013.

Is AF63 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 HNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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