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C4 ETG

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 ETG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 147,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 143,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,565 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,760 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs scored and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop collapsed

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded across braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bump stop collapsed

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded across braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 90,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,036 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,033 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R19 98Y RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C4 ETG is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C4 ETG, 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 C4 ETG registered?

C4 ETG is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is C4 ETG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 ETG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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