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BG13 ZSL

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 110,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,279 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 74,332 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jun 2019 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake pad wear sensor/wiring (1.1.21 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 64,045 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,787 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,094 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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BG13 ZSL is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG13 ZSL, 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 BG13 ZSL registered?

BG13 ZSL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2013.

Is BG13 ZSL safe to buy?

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