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B2 YCF

2013 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 YCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 127,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 148,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 148,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 121,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 141,261 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 141,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 138,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 103,427 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 132,167 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 112,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,440 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 101,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,596 miles

both front angel eye lights are flickering

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,864 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 65,056 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front side lamp flickering

o/s front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,288 miles

Both front tyres distorted and cut on sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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B2 YCF is a 2013 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 B2 YCF, 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 B2 YCF registered?

B2 YCF is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2013.

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