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CE63 VRN

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE63 VRN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,054 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 116,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on 2mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 101,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,523 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,006 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,617 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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CE63 VRN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE63 VRN, 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 CE63 VRN registered?

CE63 VRN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is CE63 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE63 VRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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