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EJ63 CLY

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ63 CLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 138,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 130,584 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,137 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to minimum tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to minimum tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,580 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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EJ63 CLY is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJ63 CLY, 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

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What year was EJ63 CLY registered?

EJ63 CLY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is EJ63 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ63 CLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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