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DE13 UUF

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,487 mi
Last recorded105,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 UUF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,487 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 98,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,874 miles

Nearside Front Door Latch / Lock Sticking

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Starting To Smear

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

Offside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper Blade Starting To Smear

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 245/40/19

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge 245/40/19

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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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DE13 UUF is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black 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 DE13 UUF, 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 DE13 UUF registered?

DE13 UUF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is DE13 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 UUF 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.

Does DE13 UUF have outstanding finance?

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