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FE63 DGO

2013 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,059 mi
Last recorded154,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 DGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 154,059 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 154,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,339 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,823 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 108,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,712 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,594 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,919 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 71,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,105 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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FE63 DGO is a 2013 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FE63 DGO, 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 FE63 DGO registered?

FE63 DGO is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is FE63 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 DGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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