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B19 MRX

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,431 mi
Last recorded90,431 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,431 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,188 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 29,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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B19 MRX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 MRX registered?

B19 MRX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2013.

Is B19 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 MRX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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