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CN63 ZSZ

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,959 mi
Last recorded132,959 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 126,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 120,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 112,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 98,579 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,361 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 ZSZ is a 2013 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

CN63 ZSZ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is CN63 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN63 ZSZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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