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AF13 DWP

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,146 mi
Last recorded160,146 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 DWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 160,146 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2023 149,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,140 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,013 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 71,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,698 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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AF13 DWP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue 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 AF13 DWP, 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 AF13 DWP registered?

AF13 DWP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is AF13 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 DWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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