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BU63 GVT

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,741 mi
Last recorded175,741 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 GVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 175,741 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft coupling perished.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 175,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft coupling perished.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 158,076 miles

Small chip in screen.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft coupling perished.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 158,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft coupling perished.

Small chip in screen.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads just starting to wear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 144,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & pads just starting to wear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively & inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,041 miles

Deep cuts to nearside rear tyre tread

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,506 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 88,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,705 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,928 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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BU63 GVT is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BU63 GVT, 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 BU63 GVT registered?

BU63 GVT is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is BU63 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 GVT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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