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CN63 CTO

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,256 mi
Last recorded121,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,256 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 112,565 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 112,565 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 103,233 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction glass missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,392 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 92,392 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer fluid leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,446 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,543 miles

225/55R17 non run on flat tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 RF (4.1.E.1)

225/55R17 non run on flat tyres fitted to front axle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,418 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 CTO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN63 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

CN63 CTO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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