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CK13 JSZ

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,084 mi
Last recorded86,084 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,076 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,763 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 14 Jul 2021 59,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,307 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 29,306 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail suspension air bag (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,040 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 JSZ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

CK13 JSZ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is CK13 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK13 JSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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