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BG63 ZDC

2013 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,012 mi
Last recorded164,012 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 ZDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 164,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 160,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,310 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 140,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 112,747 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 112,747 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both side (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 83,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 59,126 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,953 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 ZDC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG63 ZDC, 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 BG63 ZDC registered?

BG63 ZDC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is BG63 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 ZDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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