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CN63 CPE

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,823 mi
Last recorded141,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 CPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,823 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 141,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 129,865 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 77,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,287 miles

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

emissions too clean

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,251 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 CPE 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 CN63 CPE, 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 CN63 CPE registered?

CN63 CPE is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is CN63 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN63 CPE 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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