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YK63 NDU

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK63 NDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 91,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 89,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,856 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,379 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge 2mm.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,975 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,620 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,620 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,810 miles

Front wipers just clearing view

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,810 miles

Front wipers just clearing view

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,911 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 7,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 2,065 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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YK63 NDU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK63 NDU, 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 YK63 NDU registered?

YK63 NDU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is YK63 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK63 NDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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