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CN63 CNY

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 CNY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,841 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,529 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 26,247 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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CN63 CNY is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CNY, 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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CN63 CNY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is CN63 CNY safe to buy?

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