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BX13 LCV

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,303 mi
Last recorded128,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 LCV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 128,303 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 128,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 111,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 100,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread, none repairable runflat 225 55 17

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,436 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,754 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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BX13 LCV is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX13 LCV, 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 BX13 LCV registered?

BX13 LCV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BX13 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 LCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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