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B20 MYK

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 67,433 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 91,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Dipped headlight has reduced light output.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,317 miles

Coolant level low

Emissions too clean to register result - OBD not connecting to vehicle - Not able to use WOTI, no dipstick

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,623 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 84,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture ingress inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 84,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture ingress inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 84,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 77,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 77,897 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,718 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 67,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 55,603 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 60,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,155 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 48,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,491 miles

both rear tyres 2+mm

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,594 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 32,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,060 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,231 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,991 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 12,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B20 MYK is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B20 MYK, 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.

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What year was B20 MYK registered?

B20 MYK is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is B20 MYK safe to buy?

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