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E6 EMP

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 EMP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 91,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,865 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 83,864 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,371 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,406 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,836 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroding

Front brake linings getting low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake linings getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2016 50,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked two cracks (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroding

Front brake linings getting low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake linings getting low

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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E6 EMP 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 71.4%.

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 E6 EMP, 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 E6 EMP registered?

E6 EMP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is E6 EMP safe to buy?

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