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BJ63 UGH

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

407,781 mi
Last recorded407,781 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 UGH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 407,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 405,651 miles

ALTERNATOR OVER HEATING

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake fault indicated on instrument cluster

Pass 16 Aug 2023 380,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 368,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 362,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 350,090 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 350,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 321,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 305,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 288,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 271,399 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 271,387 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine badly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 254,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 219,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 202,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 171,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 146,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 121,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UGH is a 2013 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ63 UGH, 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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BJ63 UGH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 5 November 2013.

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