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BF13 LEE

2013 BMW 520

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 LEE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,770 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 11/2018

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture/Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 23 Feb 2023 43,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 38,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2019 30,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,113 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 19,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF13 LEE is a 2013 BMW 520 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF13 LEE, 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 BF13 LEE registered?

BF13 LEE is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is BF13 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 LEE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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