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EK13 HNO

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,075 mi
Last recorded149,075 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 149,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,932 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 137,932 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 Rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,264 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Halos (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 117,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,800 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,585 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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EK13 HNO is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black 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 EK13 HNO, 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 HNO registered?

EK13 HNO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is EK13 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 HNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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