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BL63 DVP

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 DVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 102,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 86,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,888 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges but not deep enough to reach cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,200 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,697 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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BL63 DVP is a 2013 BMW 520 in White 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 BL63 DVP, 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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BL63 DVP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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