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EJ13 LXV

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 LXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread reading 2mm

Offside Front innersplash cover incomplete

Offside Front tyre tread reading 3mm

Rear prop shaft coupling deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,266 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel outer rim damage

Nearside Front forward splash cover incomplete and insecure

Nearside Front tyre outer edge has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear lamp cracked but not obscuring light

Rear brake pads near legal limit

Rear bumper spoiler missing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

brake pad wear indicator on

Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,178 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in head light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 6 Jul 2016 50,601 miles

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

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

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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EJ13 LXV is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EJ13 LXV, 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

How do I check the history of EJ13 LXV?

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What year was EJ13 LXV registered?

EJ13 LXV is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 6 July 2013.

Is EJ13 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ13 LXV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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