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BX63 MVP

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,529 mi
Last recorded181,529 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 MVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 181,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 280,401 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 280,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 253,592 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 129,559 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,481 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,240 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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BX63 MVP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX63 MVP, 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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BX63 MVP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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