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CV13 LHP

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,586 mi
Last recorded83,586 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 LHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 83,586 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 80,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 69,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 56,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,206 miles

Front wheels slight corroded at valve

Nearside Front shock dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 31,206 miles

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

Front wheels slight corroded at valve

Nearside Front shock dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,415 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,003 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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CV13 LHP is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV13 LHP, 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 CV13 LHP registered?

CV13 LHP is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is CV13 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 LHP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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