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CY63 DWD

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,263 mi
Last recorded81,263 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY63 DWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover worn

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

tow hitch warning light on

Fail 14 Mar 2026 81,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover worn

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

tow hitch warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 38,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,727 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,438 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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CY63 DWD 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 91.7%.

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 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 CY63 DWD, 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 CY63 DWD registered?

CY63 DWD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is CY63 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY63 DWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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