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DY63 EYW

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,658 mi
Last recorded142,658 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 EYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,658 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 132,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 132,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 130,938 miles

Nearside Front dip beam bulb is loosing intensity and turning pink , strong advise ,

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to scallop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to scallop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,471 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,315 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,319 miles

Centre undertrays damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre undertrays 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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DY63 EYW is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DY63 EYW, 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 DY63 EYW registered?

DY63 EYW is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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