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DY63 ECF

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,136 mi
Last recorded155,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 ECF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 154,765 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2024 154,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2023 149,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective obscured by undertray (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

brake pads about 60% worn

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,889 miles

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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DY63 ECF is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DY63 ECF, 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 DY63 ECF registered?

DY63 ECF is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is DY63 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 ECF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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