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BW12 BCW

2013 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,178 mi
Last recorded69,178 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,927 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn near (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 28,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 19,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 12,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 8,323 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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BW12 BCW is a 2013 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW12 BCW, 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 BW12 BCW registered?

BW12 BCW is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2013.

Is BW12 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 BCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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