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DO13 BMX

2013 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,455 mi
Last recorded159,455 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO13 BMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 159,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 142,914 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 132,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 132,558 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 118,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,450 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine trims fitted

front tyres worn on out side edge

under trays fitted

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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DO13 BMX is a 2013 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DO13 BMX, 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 DO13 BMX registered?

DO13 BMX is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is DO13 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO13 BMX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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