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BT13 UTA

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 UTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 166,555 miles

Nearside parking brake reading low. n/s:90 o/s;300

Fail 7 Oct 2025 166,555 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake reading low. n/s:90 o/s;300

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,812 miles

Nearside front coil spring has approx 25mm broken from lower end. The spring is still correctly positioned and secure.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,593 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside + offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 40,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside + offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

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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BT13 UTA is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT13 UTA, 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 BT13 UTA registered?

BT13 UTA is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BT13 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 UTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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