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AS09 DCS

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,737 mi
Last recorded50,737 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS09 DCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,965 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 43,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,558 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 23 Jul 2019 37,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,571 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,426 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

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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AS09 DCS is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AS09 DCS, 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 AS09 DCS registered?

AS09 DCS is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is AS09 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS09 DCS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AS09 DCS have outstanding finance?

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