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LJ63 DDV

2013 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 DDV
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 109,838 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 67,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 51,466 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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LJ63 DDV is a 2013 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ63 DDV, 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 LJ63 DDV registered?

LJ63 DDV is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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