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BX13 VZB

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,923 mi
Last recorded200,923 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VZB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 200,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 193,531 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2023 183,384 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2022 168,546 miles

too clean to detect smoke emissions

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,643 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,559 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 VZB is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX13 VZB registered?

BX13 VZB is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BX13 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 VZB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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