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BO55 NLB

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 NLB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 121,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,176 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,542 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet weather condition

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,280 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 98,280 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,344 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner edge, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,251 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BO55 NLB is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BO55 NLB, 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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BO55 NLB is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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