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CN63 XLM

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,783 mi
Last recorded170,783 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 170,783 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 170,783 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 163,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 152,069 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 152,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 143,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 133,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,089 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XLM 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 76.9%.

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 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

CN63 XLM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is CN63 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN63 XLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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