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BK63 CNJ

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 80,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,147 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

faulty starter motor

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 60,999 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 55,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,198 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,718 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,512 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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BK63 CNJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK63 CNJ, 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 BK63 CNJ registered?

BK63 CNJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2013.

Is BK63 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK63 CNJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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