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BD13 ULT

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,990 mi
Last recorded128,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 ULT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 128,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 123,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 122,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 119,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 115,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 110,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,336 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON (3.5.1g)

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 ULT is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BD13 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

BD13 ULT is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is BD13 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 ULT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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