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J13 CBS

2013 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,066 mi
Last recorded145,066 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52585,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 CBS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,066 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 130,898 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 130,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,315 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 97,743 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 79,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 37,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,130 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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J13 CBS 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 J13 CBS, 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 J13 CBS registered?

J13 CBS is a 2013 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is J13 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 CBS 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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