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D4 HNW

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,022 mi
Last recorded164,022 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 HNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 164,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 156,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,352 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,061 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,817 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D4 HNW is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey 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 D4 HNW, 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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What year was D4 HNW registered?

D4 HNW is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is D4 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 HNW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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