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DE63 YSA

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 YSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 99,529 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,893 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 93,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,228 miles

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel, brake & wiring.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,538 miles

wet test

Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

wet test

Pass 6 Nov 2019 87,246 miles

temp repair o/s repeater

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,563 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,182 miles

all tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,599 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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DE63 YSA is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DE63 YSA, 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 DE63 YSA registered?

DE63 YSA is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is DE63 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 YSA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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