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FE63 EWH

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,563 mi
Last recorded113,563 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 EWH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,528 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front washers low

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,523 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2023 90,523 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror repeater damaged sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,106 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,688 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp washer cover is inoperative stuck out

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,537 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,153 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail INNER CORDS EXPOSED (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO SECOND LAYER AT 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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FE63 EWH is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue 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 FE63 EWH, 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 FE63 EWH registered?

FE63 EWH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FE63 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 EWH 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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