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A2 RDC

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

rubber centre bearing housing splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,878 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting corroded and insecure slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 54,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mounting corroded and insecure slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 49,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

screen washers very weak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,078 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 105,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,296 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 17 Mar 2020 39,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 39,276 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,026 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 35,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items attached to interior mirror

Pass 22 May 2017 74,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,563 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 59,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,775 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,564 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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A2 RDC is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A2 RDC, 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 A2 RDC registered?

A2 RDC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is A2 RDC safe to buy?

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