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C13 HSY

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,817 mi
Last recorded145,817 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 HSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 138,268 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 132,966 miles

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,608 miles

no emissions pick-up

Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,131 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pads wear indicator wires broken

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,191 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C13 HSY is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C13 HSY, 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 C13 HSY registered?

C13 HSY is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is C13 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 HSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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