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C10 HPR

2013 BMW 520

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,262 mi
Last recorded88,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 HPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,262 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 27 May 2026 88,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure 2 (4.1.1 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing central (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 140,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 86,209 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front n/s and o/f rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central bearing behind heatshield (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 130,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 84,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17)(and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 82,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,618 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,618 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,393 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 62,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,583 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,497 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,943 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,165 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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C10 HPR is a 2013 BMW 520 in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 C10 HPR, 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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C10 HPR is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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