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BG63 XPM

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,493 mi
Last recorded132,493 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 XPM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,493 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 132,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,748 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 125,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm inner bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 118,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation but pattern good

Fail 14 Jun 2024 118,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and into 2nd layer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation but pattern good

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,729 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,354 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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BG63 XPM is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG63 XPM, 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 BG63 XPM registered?

BG63 XPM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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