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BX63 YOL

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,344 mi
Last recorded180,344 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 YOL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 180,344 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 180,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 161,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,141 miles

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

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 147,141 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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 10 Nov 2020 133,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,312 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not extract or retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,053 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper not fitted (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YOL is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOL, 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 BX63 YOL registered?

BX63 YOL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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