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R33 YXH

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 YXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 115,041 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o./s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 99,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 99,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 72,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,713 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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R33 YXH is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R33 YXH, 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 R33 YXH registered?

R33 YXH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2013.

Is R33 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 YXH shows 7 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.

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