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FE63 DBU

2013 BMW 528

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 DBU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,787 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splits/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r1994y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35r19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splits/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,398 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,020 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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FE63 DBU is a 2013 BMW 528 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,218 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE63 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE63 DBU registered?

FE63 DBU is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is FE63 DBU safe to buy?

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