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BJ13 CVW

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 CVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 149,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 142,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 136,596 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear lamp unit secured with clear tape

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2022 119,742 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 91,464 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,476 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,894 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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BJ13 CVW 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 76.9%.

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 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 BJ13 CVW, 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 BJ13 CVW registered?

BJ13 CVW is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BJ13 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 CVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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