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B24 DDN

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

236,006 mi
Last recorded236,006 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 DDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 236,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 213,988 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 213,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 183,325 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 144,324 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,719 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,719 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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B24 DDN is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B24 DDN, 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 B24 DDN registered?

B24 DDN is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is B24 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 DDN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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