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DH03 GEM

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,517 mi
Last recorded180,517 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH03 GEM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 180,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 170,377 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside centre bushes slight wear/deterioration that shock absorber's bolt though

Nearside Rear tyre wear bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear coil springs corrosion

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 170,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed inner edge and outer sidewall lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower nearside and offside centre bushes slight wear/deterioration that shock absorber's bolt though

Nearside Rear tyre wear bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Rear coil springs corrosion

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 159,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone 'A' less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 159,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone 'A' less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 140,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,525 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,000 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,142 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,602 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,925 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,187 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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DH03 GEM is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DH03 GEM, 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 DH03 GEM registered?

DH03 GEM is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is DH03 GEM safe to buy?

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