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2013 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW63LXC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2013
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,707 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside side repeater requires attention.
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,956 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front 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))
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,720 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024 10 Jun 202628 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,643 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023 10 Jun 20268 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,617 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 10 Jun 202614 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,828 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,475 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020 10 Jun 20262 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,895 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202614 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,312 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 10 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 10 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 22,350 MI
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SW63LXC was registered on 2013-12-31
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