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DN63 VFF

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 VFF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 92,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s slight damage in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 88,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 84,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 81,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 78,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 73,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 69,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,969 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 56,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DN63 VFF is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN63 VFF, 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 DN63 VFF registered?

DN63 VFF is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is DN63 VFF safe to buy?

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