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DS63 ZGA

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

235,782 mi
Last recorded235,782 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 235,782 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 219,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 192,794 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 165,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 140,408 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,059 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,624 miles

engine light flashes

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,619 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,647 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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DS63 ZGA is a 2013 BMW 520 in White 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 DS63 ZGA, 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 DS63 ZGA registered?

DS63 ZGA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is DS63 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 ZGA 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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