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DF10 MOD

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF10 MOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 126,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edge s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 92,217 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,596 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 83,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,429 miles

small chip on windscreen o/s

Pass 12 Feb 2019 74,381 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,381 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 60,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,517 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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DF10 MOD is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF10 MOD, 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 DF10 MOD registered?

DF10 MOD is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is DF10 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF10 MOD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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