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B1 KDY

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 KDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,785 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 136,688 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 129,151 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bottom bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bottom bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 May 2024 118,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 104,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,979 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 91,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Fractured through a previous repair on inner bead seat. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 78,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,664 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 72,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,918 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 40,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,052 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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B1 KDY is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B1 KDY, 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 B1 KDY registered?

B1 KDY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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