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BJ63 VKC

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,907 mi
Last recorded101,907 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 VKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 101,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 101,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 92,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 80,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 74,937 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 74,937 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 May 2022 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 15 May 2021 69,561 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 69,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 65,559 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VKC is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

BJ63 VKC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2013.

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