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DG63 WND

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,981 mi
Last recorded196,981 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG63 WND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 196,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 186,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 179,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,832 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 167,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 153,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 132,336 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,412 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 111,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner plastic damaged

Nearside jacking points missing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn hard on outer edge

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

Pass 8 May 2017 84,943 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 84,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,487 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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DG63 WND is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG63 WND, 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 DG63 WND registered?

DG63 WND is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2013.

Is DG63 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG63 WND shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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