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DF13 EHH

2013 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 EHH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,412 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,487 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,480 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,255 miles

under-trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2020 82,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under-trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 44,168 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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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DF13 EHH is a 2013 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF13 EHH, 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 DF13 EHH registered?

DF13 EHH is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DF13 EHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 EHH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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