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B10 BSP

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,168 mi
Last recorded55,168 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,955 miles

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 12 Sep 2024 51,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,816 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 43,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise renewing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,864 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,921 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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B10 BSP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B10 BSP, 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

How do I check the history of B10 BSP?

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What year was B10 BSP registered?

B10 BSP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is B10 BSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 BSP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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