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FV63 NRX

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

373,617 mi
Last recorded373,617 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 NRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 373,617 miles

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

Offside Wing mirror caseing slighty damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2025 217,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 207,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 200,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 199,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 188,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 179,025 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 178,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 166,717 miles

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

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 Oct 2020 160,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,695 miles

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 9 Oct 2019 144,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 15 Apr 2019 133,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,635 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle passed the emission test, however no print out was given due to low emissions

Pass 28 Oct 2017 112,736 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 95,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV63 NRX is a 2013 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV63 NRX, 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 FV63 NRX registered?

FV63 NRX is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is FV63 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV63 NRX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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