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D9 UCC

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,903 mi
Last recorded163,903 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 UCC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 163,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,168 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 145,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2024 134,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,125 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 117,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 110,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 101,432 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,776 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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D9 UCC is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue 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 D9 UCC, 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 D9 UCC registered?

D9 UCC is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is D9 UCC safe to buy?

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