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E7 PLV

2013 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 PLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 183,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,641 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 180,061 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 140,559 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 140,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 175,944 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,827 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 169,587 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 115,961 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 164,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 154,718 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 154,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,727 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 140,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,397 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,390 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 108,138 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 36,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,723 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,189 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 82,187 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,302 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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E7 PLV is a 2013 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 E7 PLV, 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 E7 PLV registered?

E7 PLV is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is E7 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 PLV shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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