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DD03 ABD

2013 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD03 ABD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 80,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 73,465 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 66,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,557 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,882 miles

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,701 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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DD03 ABD is a 2013 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DD03 ABD, 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 DD03 ABD registered?

DD03 ABD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is DD03 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD03 ABD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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