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BJ63 EFH

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,159 mi
Last recorded145,159 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 EFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,159 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 145,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 142,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 142,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,387 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,063 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,182 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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BJ63 EFH is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ63 EFH, 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 BJ63 EFH registered?

BJ63 EFH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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