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EK63 VZG

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 VZG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 90,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 89,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,161 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,710 miles

slight whining noise on rear unsure if wheel bearing or rear diff

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre out shape

Nearside Rear tyre wearing centre

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,578 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on the inner edge

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

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 VZG is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK63 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

EK63 VZG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is EK63 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 VZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK63 VZG have outstanding finance?

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