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CK63 SJX

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

339,315 mi
Last recorded339,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK63 SJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 339,315 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 335,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see condition on inner pad but appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strongly advise to be repaired/replaced asap (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2025 335,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see condition on inner pad but appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped noisy when rotated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view strongly advise to be repaired/replaced asap (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2024 309,515 miles

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

Front chip on windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2023 280,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 260,327 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 236,923 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 236,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 233,226 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 233,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 214,861 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 214,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 206,456 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 206,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 194,670 miles

emission too clean

Fail 21 Jul 2020 194,670 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

emission too clean

Pass 19 Oct 2019 178,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 161,435 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 157,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,901 miles

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

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

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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CK63 SJX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK63 SJX, 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 CK63 SJX registered?

CK63 SJX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is CK63 SJX safe to buy?

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