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DA13 FXF

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,906 mi
Last recorded130,906 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 130,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area/as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area/as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 113,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,667 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,212 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,157 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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DA13 FXF is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA13 FXF, 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 DA13 FXF registered?

DA13 FXF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is DA13 FXF safe to buy?

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