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SY63 VGD

2013 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 VGD
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 118,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,438 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 101,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,005 miles

Front Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,100 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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SY63 VGD is a 2013 BMW 528 in Silver 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 SY63 VGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY63 VGD registered?

SY63 VGD is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is SY63 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY63 VGD 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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