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DP13 FOD

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,409 mi
Last recorded126,409 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 FOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 126,409 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 111,773 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,181 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,723 miles

cover fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cover fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,736 miles

both front tyres going bald on outer edge + close to limit

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,369 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DP13 FOD 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 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 DP13 FOD, 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 DP13 FOD registered?

DP13 FOD is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is DP13 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 FOD 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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