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CK13 MTV

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 MTV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 137,630 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 125,220 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 121,724 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))

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2022 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,948 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,394 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 MTV is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MTV, 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 CK13 MTV registered?

CK13 MTV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is CK13 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK13 MTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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