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CA62 HCD

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 HCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 133,843 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp displaying left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated, possibly allowing water ingress and also starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 127,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 115,722 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,000 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 107,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,225 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,381 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 17 Jan 2019 80,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 70,321 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,667 miles

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

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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CA62 HCD is a 2013 BMW 520 in White 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 CA62 HCD, 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 CA62 HCD registered?

CA62 HCD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2013.

Is CA62 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 HCD 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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