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BX13 WFG

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,015 mi
Last recorded175,015 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 WFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 175,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 170,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 161,599 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen zone B less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 157,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower shocker bush part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,214 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 134,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front discs worn hard near limit

front tyres worn uneven

o/s rear tyre bald inner edge

suggest 4 wheel tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some com-onents

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,528 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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BX13 WFG is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX13 WFG, 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 BX13 WFG registered?

BX13 WFG is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BX13 WFG safe to buy?

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