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EK63 XAN

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,187 mi
Last recorded86,187 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 XAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 82,621 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 82,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 76,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,768 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly on outer shoulder

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 XAN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAN, 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 EK63 XAN registered?

EK63 XAN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is EK63 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 XAN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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