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EO63 TFA

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,449 mi
Last recorded118,449 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO63 TFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 118,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 111,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 111,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 103,511 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 88,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,107 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake discs back plate insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,588 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And a cut to cord but not in excess of 25mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,368 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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EO63 TFA is a 2013 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EO63 TFA, 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 EO63 TFA registered?

EO63 TFA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is EO63 TFA safe to buy?

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