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DE63 ACU

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,735 mi
Last recorded215,735 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 ACU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 215,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 210,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 204,977 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 198,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 191,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 191,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 183,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 180,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 167,318 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,512 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 100,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,765 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,806 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,527 miles

Front number plate damaged.

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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DE63 ACU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE63 ACU, 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 DE63 ACU registered?

DE63 ACU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is DE63 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 ACU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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