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EK13 HCX

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 156,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 124,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,084 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,322 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,773 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 89,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 74,421 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,209 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 52,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EK13 HCX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK13 HCX, 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 EK13 HCX registered?

EK13 HCX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is EK13 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 HCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK13 HCX have outstanding finance?

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