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BD13 EXB

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,733 mi
Last recorded183,733 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 EXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 183,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 169,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 153,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 137,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 125,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,401 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 113,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,397 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,569 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 95,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40rf18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,354 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,580 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40r18 r/flat (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres badly bald outer edges 245 45r18

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,177 miles

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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BD13 EXB is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD13 EXB, 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 BD13 EXB?

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What year was BD13 EXB registered?

BD13 EXB is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BD13 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 EXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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