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DV63 VGN

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 VGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 119,843 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Fail 17 Mar 2026 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamp has condensation

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,792 miles

poor image near side dip beam

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,455 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,907 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,438 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))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,381 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 86,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front headlight washer jets not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

fan constantly on

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,762 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,380 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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DV63 VGN 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 DV63 VGN, 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 DV63 VGN registered?

DV63 VGN is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is DV63 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV63 VGN 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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