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CK13 CVD

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,657 mi
Last recorded168,657 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 CVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 168,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 157,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 144,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 127,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 112,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,614 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,867 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge, almost at cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 57,115 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge, almost at cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,890 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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CK13 CVD 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 71.4%.

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 CK13 CVD, 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 CK13 CVD registered?

CK13 CVD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is CK13 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK13 CVD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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