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B23 NYR

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,359 mi
Last recorded106,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 NYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 106,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,380 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 90,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,292 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,424 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 63,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 17,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,725 miles

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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B23 NYR is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B23 NYR, 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

How do I check the history of B23 NYR?

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What year was B23 NYR registered?

B23 NYR is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is B23 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 NYR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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