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DE63 YSR

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,621 mi
Last recorded149,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,621 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,142 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 132,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,893 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,561 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2020 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 34,645 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 YSR 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 90.9%.

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 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 YSR, 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

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What year was DE63 YSR registered?

DE63 YSR is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is DE63 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE63 YSR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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