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DA13 TYU

2013 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 TYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 162,826 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 162,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 156,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,026 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 143,026 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bags sign on . (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 135,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,031 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,225 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 126,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 121,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,063 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 110,063 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 77,920 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side door mirror damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side door mirror damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TYU is a 2013 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA13 TYU, 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 DA13 TYU registered?

DA13 TYU is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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