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BD13 UJO

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 UJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 111,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,793 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 95,787 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES CORDS EXPOSED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 73,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 58,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged but not to excess Bag Chaffing And Could Burst (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,320 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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BD13 UJO 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 BD13 UJO, 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 BD13 UJO registered?

BD13 UJO is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is BD13 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 UJO 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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