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CN63 BFJ

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,659 mi
Last recorded170,659 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 170,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,126 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 20 Mar 2025 161,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 11 Mar 2024 153,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,108 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 134,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 129,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 118,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CN63 BFJ 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 84.6%.

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 CN63 BFJ, 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 CN63 BFJ registered?

CN63 BFJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is CN63 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN63 BFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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