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BM63 DEC

2013 BMW 520

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,597 mi
Last recorded168,597 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM63 DEC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 168,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 150,116 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 150,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 146,607 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,947 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,947 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 124,182 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,587 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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BM63 DEC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Yellow 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 BM63 DEC, 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 BM63 DEC registered?

BM63 DEC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is BM63 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM63 DEC 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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