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B19 PVE

2013 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,886 mi
Last recorded160,886 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 PVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 137,359 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 59,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245\40\19 98 y run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 28,526 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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B19 PVE is a 2013 BMW 525 in White 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 B19 PVE, 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 B19 PVE registered?

B19 PVE is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is B19 PVE safe to buy?

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