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CF13 HSL

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,756 mi
Last recorded123,756 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 HSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 123,756 miles

Rear tyres close to wear markers.

Fail 18 Dec 2025 123,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres close to wear markers.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,232 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,928 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,023 miles

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

damage to nearside of screen

Fail 8 Dec 2020 96,015 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to nearside of screen

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,555 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,229 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 37,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CF13 HSL 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 CF13 HSL, 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 CF13 HSL registered?

CF13 HSL is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is CF13 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF13 HSL 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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