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BT13 WLG

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,706 mi
Last recorded173,706 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 173,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Feb 2025 169,316 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,008 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 140,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,847 miles

Nearside rear wheel rim has been welded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,463 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

under body shields fitted

welding repair to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 3 Mar 2021 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

under body shields fitted

welding repair to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 63,139 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,961 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 36,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in o/s/f tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,363 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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BT13 WLG 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 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 BT13 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

BT13 WLG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BT13 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 WLG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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