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DV13 PUJ

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,763 mi
Last recorded173,763 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 PUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 173,763 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2025 173,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 160,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 148,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 148,414 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,776 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 136,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,922 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 122,922 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 89,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 68,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative misssing (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DV13 PUJ is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV13 PUJ, 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 DV13 PUJ registered?

DV13 PUJ is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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