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CX13 NMU

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,366 mi
Last recorded64,366 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 NMU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 50,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 29,512 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 May 2017 23,706 miles

Slight pitting on brake discs inner faces

Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,095 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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CX13 NMU 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 100%.

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 CX13 NMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX13 NMU?

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What year was CX13 NMU registered?

CX13 NMU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is CX13 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 NMU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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