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EK63 ZRU

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,249 mi
Last recorded158,249 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 ZRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 158,249 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s water in headlight lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 158,242 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s water in headlight lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 154,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 154,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 153,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 145,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 140,123 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2021 135,595 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,089 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 132,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BRAKE WEAR SENSOR DAMAGE (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,993 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,978 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 105,018 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,912 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZRU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EK63 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

EK63 ZRU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 8 November 2013.

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