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BX63 ZXD

2013 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,014 mi
Last recorded51,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 ZXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 51,014 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 51,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,509 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,833 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 35,623 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 29,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,849 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 24,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,069 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 ZXD is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BX63 ZXD, 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 BX63 ZXD registered?

BX63 ZXD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is BX63 ZXD safe to buy?

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