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EK63 BND

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 BND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,206 miles

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

Front washers weak

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 80,268 miles

front headlamps damp

front wipers show wear

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,244 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,565 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (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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EK63 BND is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey 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 EK63 BND, 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 EK63 BND registered?

EK63 BND is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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The MOT history for EK63 BND 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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